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Mexico Arrests ‘El Silencio,’ Priority Target in Anti-Extortion Drive

Authorities tie him to the September 4 abduction of two federal security agents in Michoacán.

Genaro Ramírez Hernández, alias “El Silencio” o “El Manotas".
Omar García Harfuch, el titular de la SSPC, en la 'Conferencia del Pueblo' de la presidenta Claudia Sheinbaum. | Crédito: Presidencia
Consideran a El Silencio como segundo del CJNG en región Bajío-Cuitzeo
Cumplimenta FGE aprehensión contra El Manotas acusado de secuestro

Overview

  • Omar García Harfuch, Mexico’s security chief, announced the detention of Genaro N., alias “El Silencio,” in Uriangato, Guanajuato, via X.
  • He is classified by authorities as one of the main generators of violence in Michoacán and Guanajuato under the national anti-extortion strategy.
  • Officials say he is linked to the deprivation of liberty of two SSPC agents in Álvaro Obregón on September 4.
  • He faces at least 10 investigation files for narcomenudeo, extortion, and qualified homicide, according to the SSPC.
  • Local outlets report he operated for the CJNG and coordinated regional extortion and rivalries with other groups, claims that remain subject to official confirmation.