Event Brief
Ex-Baja California Gov. Ernesto Ruffo arrested for crime
Filed: Jul 17, 2026 at 6:06 PM ET
Summary: Ernesto Ruffo was arrested for alleged organized crime involvement tied to fuel smuggling and tax evasion.
WHO: Ernesto Ruffo
WHAT: Arrested for alleged organized crime involvement linked to fuel smuggling and tax evasion
WHEN: Jul 17, 2026 at 5:36 PM ET
WHERE: Baja California, Mexico
WHY: He was arrested over alleged fuel smuggling and tax evasion charges.
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