Why the Mayor of Tequila, Mexico, Was Arrested

The arrest of the Mayor of Tequila, Mexico, sent shockwaves throughout the region and beyond.

Federal Security Minister Omar García Harfuch announced that Diego Rivera Navarro is among the city officials arrested for their alleged involvement with the cartel.

Navarro's Alleged Cartel Ties

Authorities allege Navarro and three other municipal officials have ties to the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, which extorted nearby tequila and beer companies. Navarro's arrest is part of the government's Operation Swarm...