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The Mayor of Tequila, Jalisco was arrested along with three high-ranking officials from his government, accused of leading an extortion ring linked to the CJNG. The ring allegedly targeted tequila and beer companies and diverted public resources to the criminal organization.
According to official information, three key officials from the mayor's administration were arrested along with him: Juan Manuel Pérez Sosa, Director of Public Safety; Juan Gabriel Toribio Villarreal, Director of Cadastre and Property Tax; and Isaac Carbajal Villaseñor, Director of Public Works. All three are under investigation for their alleged involvement in the same criminal network.
