CJNG regional chief's daughter, partner arrested in Michoacán

Mexican security forces have arrested nine members of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) in Michoacán. The operation led to the capture of Marisol "N" and Lourdes "N", identified as the daughter and partner of Heraclio "N", also known as "Tío Lako".

"Tío Lako" is considered the regional chief of the CJNG in Michoacán and Jalisco. Authorities identified him as responsible for ordering attacks against National Guard (GN) personnel on February 22, 2026. These attacks followed an operation where Rubén Oseguera Cervantes, "El Mencho", was killed.

During the arrests, which took place in Tinaja de Vargas and Colecio in the municipalities of Tanhuato and Ecuandureo, authorities seized significant assets. These included two properties, 64 vehicles (one armored), a .50 caliber machine gun, four 5.56 mm caliber Minimi machine guns, nine long guns, one short gun, two grenade launchers, ammunition, various drugs, eight improvised explosive devices, seven motorcycles, a drone, and tactical equipment.

Following the arrests, disruptions to communication lines were reported in the state. Authorities activated the Anti-Blockade Plan to ensure free transit. The detainees were transported by a Mexican Air Force helicopter to the Attorney General's Office (FGR) in Mexico City for further investigation and legal proceedings. The operation involved elements from the Secretariat of National Defense (Defensa), the Secretariat of Citizen Security and Protection (SSPC), the FGR, and the Secretariat of the Navy (Semar).