Mexican federal forces arrested Tequila Mayor Diego Rivera Navarro and three officials in Operation Beehive for extortion rackets against alcohol producers, using municipal threats and alleged CJNG cartel violence. Allegedly, the proceeds were diverted personally, with ties to CJNG, including prior questioning over a narco-praising concert.
Security Minister Omar Garcia Harfuch announced the arrest, linking it to citizen complaints and a national anti-extortion push. Three other mayors from Mexico State were also detained. Rivera is stuck in pretrial detention amid ongoing probes.
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