Event Brief
Tequila Mayor Arrested for Alleged Cartel Extortion
Filed: Feb 05, 2026 at 2:07 PM ET
Summary: Authorities arrested the mayor of Tequila for extorting distillers linked to the Jalisco New Generation Cartel.
WHO: Mayor of Tequila
WHAT: Arrested for extortion
WHEN: Feb 05, 2026 at 1:38 PM ET
WHERE: Tequila, Mexico
WHY: Allegedly colluding with the Jalisco New Generation Cartel
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