Euronews • April 28, 2026 10:05

Mexican army captures top cartel boss in another blow to Jalisco New Generation

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The Mexican army has captured CJNG leader Audias Flores Silva aka "The Gardener," a key "El Mencho" lieutenant, dealing another blow to the powerful cartel amid ongoing violence.

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Tue 03:52 - Al Jazeera English

Mexico’s Jalisco drug cartel commander ‘El Jardinero’ found hiding in ditch

Tue 03:54 - Al Jazeera English

Mexican military captures cartel commander Audias Flores

Tue 06:44 - DW All

Mexico: Special forces capture cartel leader 'El Jardinero'

Tue 06:44 - DW Top

Mexico: Special forces capture cartel leader 'El Jardinero'

Tue 10:05 - Euronews

Mexican army captures top cartel boss in another blow to Jalisco New Generation

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Al Jazeera English

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03:54

Mexican military captures cartel commander Audias Flores

The Mexican military released footage of an operation resulting in the capture of Audias Flores.

03:52

Mexico’s Jalisco drug cartel commander ‘El Jardinero’ found hiding in ditch

Mexican Navy says special forces apprehended Jalisco New Generation Cartel leader 'without a single shot being fired'.

DW All

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06:44

Mexico: Special forces capture cartel leader 'El Jardinero'

A leading member of the Jalisco cartel and possible successor to "El Mencho," who was killed earlier this year, was nabbed by the Mexican military while hiding in a ditch.

DW Top

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06:44

Mexico: Special forces capture cartel leader 'El Jardinero'

A leading member of the Jalisco cartel and possible successor to "El Mencho," who was killed earlier this year, was nabbed by the Mexican military while hiding in a ditch.