Mexico Probes Killing of Grupo Corona Chief, Tests Random Attack Theory

Overview

• José Adrián Corona Radillo was intercepted on a Jalisco highway on December 27 while traveling with his family to Puerto Vallarta, and assailants stole belongings before abducting him.
• His body was found on December 29 near the abduction site with signs of violence and gunshot wounds, according to local authorities.
• Investigators are exploring whether the assault was a random attack rather than connected to his corporate role, and the investigation remains active.
• Local reporting describes the area near Atenguillo as dangerous, citing strong criminal group presence.
• Grupo Corona is a Jalisco-based producer of tequilas, wines and liqueurs founded in 1954, and it is unrelated to the beer brand Corona made by Grupo Modelo.