Overview

• Betillo Guerrero, a 35-year-old from Navojoa known as “El Irremediable,” and eight associates have been held since their July 6 arrest in San Cristóbal de las Casas.
• Chiapas officials say Officer Alfredo “N” died after suffering a fatal head injury during the group’s armed confrontation with state police.
• Investigators have opened cases against the detainees for qualified homicide, vehicle robbery and possession of military-exclusive firearms.
• Federal and state security forces intercepted the suspects in three luxury vehicles as they attempted to flee the scene.
• Guerrero’s record label has remained silent on the singer’s legal situation and any potential cartel connections.