Overview
- The suspect, identified as Oswaldo Rafael “N” and known as “Baldo,” was taken into custody in a controlled operation that authorities say occurred on Sept. 6, 2026.
- Federal and state agencies that participated in the operation included the Mexican Navy’s Intelligence Naval and UNOPES units, the FGR’s Agencia de Investigación Criminal, and Colima security forces.
- Officials describe Baldo as a presumed regional operator for the Cártel Jalisco Nueva Generación who is being investigated for extortion of ranchers in Cuauhtémoc and other high‑impact crimes.
- Among incidents under review is a September 24, 2025 shooting that wounded an agent of the Fiscalía General del Estado, and authorities stress judicial processes remain ongoing.
- Authorities have urged ranchers and residents of Cuauhtémoc who suffered extortion, threats, or related crimes to file formal complaints to strengthen investigations and identify other participants.