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Alleged cartel leader wanted by the U.S. is captured in Mexico

Mexican authorities announced on Sunday the arrest of a powerful cartel's regional leader who is wanted by the U.S.

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Mexican authorities announced on Sunday the arrest of a powerful cartel's regional leader who is wanted by the U.S. The arrested suspect was identified as Rafael Alvarez, alias "R2," who headed a Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) cell linked to homicides, drug trafficking and extortion of avocado industry entrepreneurs.

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