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Mexico captures key Jalisco cartel leader 'El Jardinero'
Mexican special forces have arrested a significant figure in the Jalisco New Generation Cartel. The individual was reportedly hiding in a ditch at the time of capture. (sources: cbsnews, theguardian, dw, aljazeera, ap)
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Audias Flores Silva, known as 'El Jardinero,' was arrested in Nayarit. He was associated with a recently deceased cartel leader.
- Audias Flores Silva was captured by Mexican special forces in Nayarit.
- He was associated with the Jalisco New Generation Cartel.
- Flores was linked to a cartel leader who was killed earlier this year.
Why it matters
The arrest represents a significant action against the Jalisco New Generation Cartel.
No specific legislation identified for action yet.
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