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Quintana Roo Detains Alleged Mastermind in Killing of Cancún Union Leader Mario Machuca

Prosecutors cite union grievances alongside a Costa Mujeres land dispute as the motive.

Overview

  • Luis Fernando “N”, known as “El Inge” or “Chimiskuil” and a former assistant and driver to Machuca, was arrested on September 19 near Avenida López Portillo in Cancún.
  • He remains in preventive detention as authorities move to define his legal status following his presentation by the state prosecutor.
  • Investigators allege he hired and financed Ángel “N” and Arnulfo “N”, who arrived days before the attack, with one accused of firing the shots and the other of driving the motorcycle.
  • Authorities secured a Cherokee SUV in Colima that was allegedly used to surveil Machuca and transferred the vehicle to Cancún as evidence.
  • The prosecution says at least seven people took part, with Ángel “N”, Arnulfo “N” and Guillermo “N” Tyson already detained and linked to the case.