Mexican soldiers kill suspected Los Reyes cartel leader
By The BriefBrief
Mexican soldiers killed suspected Los Reyes cartel leader Luis Enrique Barragan Chavez during an operation in Tocumbo, Michoacan, the defense ministry said. Barragan was identified by the U.S. as a top hitman and was accused of coordinating extortion rackets; another suspected associate was also killed.
WHO:Mexican soldiers; Mexico's defense ministry
WHAT:Soldiers killed suspected Los Reyes cartel leader Luis Enrique Barragan Chavez and another suspected associate in Tocumbo, Michoacan.
WHEN:Sep 1, 2026
WHERE:Tocumbo, Michoacan, Mexico
WHY:The killing occurred during an operation in which soldiers came under fire.
