Dismantling the CJNG remains a priority, Ambassador Johnson asserts; he celebrates the arrest of a member of "Los R's"

| 14-11-26 | 23:06 | Updated | 14-11-26 | 23:08 | Eduardo DinaView profile"Dismantling the cartels and terrorist organizations like the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) remains a priority," said the U.S. ambassador to Mexico, Ronald Johnson. In a message published Saturday night on his social media, Ambassador Johnson celebrated the arrest of Miguel Ángel "N," alias "Diego" or "Mike," identified as an alleged member of "Los R's," a faction of the CJNG. He stated that this arrest in Jalisco represents "another step toward weakening these criminal networks and bringing those responsible for the violence to justice." Dismantling cartels and terrorist organizations like the CJNG remains a top priority. This arrest in Jalisco is another step toward weakening these criminal networks and bringing those responsible for violence to justice. We continue advancing our shared security efforts and… https://t.co/JOrIUPDPHg— Ambassador Ronald Johnson (@USAmbMex) November 15, 2026 "We continue advancing our joint security efforts and strengthening the cooperation we have driven from the U.S. diplomatic mission in Mexico to make our two nations safer," he added. Omar García Harfuch, Secretary of Security, reported on Saturday the arrest of "Diego" or "Mike" in Atotonilco el Alto, Jalisco. García Harfuch mentioned that during crime prevention and deterrence patrols, the officers were attacked with gunfire by the occupants of a pickup truck who attempted to evade the police presence. While repelling the attack, one of the attackers lost his life and the arrest was carried out, he said. He noted that according to the investigations, the "Los R's" criminal group is led by Ramón Ángel "N," alias "R1," and Rafael "N," alias "R2," both of whom have been arrested and identified as the alleged masterminds behind the murder of Mayor Carlos Alberto Manzo. You may be interested inMan linked to process for driving around with a lioness in his pickup truck in Aguascalientes; accused of illegal possession of wildlife"Anti-Meme Law" takes effect; establishes prison sentences and fines for anyone who uses official logos to deceive"They arrest Gabito Ballesteros for singing, but they protect Taddei and Rocha so they don't sing"; Máynez lashes out at the 4TMinute by minute