"El Virus," Alleged Cartel Leader, Charged in Mexico; Linked to Femicide, Homicides

Alberto "N," identified as "El Virus" and the alleged leader of the Cártel Nuevo Imperio, has been formally charged with homicide. A judge has ordered him to remain in pretrial detention, with an additional three months allocated for further investigation.

"El Virus," aged 31, is considered a high-priority target due to his alleged role in generating violence. He was apprehended on June 19 by federal, Mexico City, and Hidalgo authorities at a resort located on the Tulancingo-Metepec highway.

According to the Secretariat of Citizen Security (SSC), Alberto "N" is connected to at least one femicide, five homicides, and numerous violent acts that have occurred in the Azcapotzalco borough in recent months. His criminal group reportedly operates in this area and has been engaged in a dispute with a rival faction known as "Los Malportados."

Previously, "El Virus's" group had an alliance with "Los Malportados," but this partnership dissolved, leading to the ongoing conflict between the two criminal organizations.