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Tequila Mayor Arrested for Cartel-Linked Extortion Scheme

2/6/2026

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Diego Rivera Navarro, the mayor of Tequila, Mexico, was arrested February 5, 2026, on allegations of extorting distillers linked to Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG).
Arrests included Tequila's security director and heads of public works and land registry.
Investigators say Rivera's administration targeted Becle, imposing inflated taxes and fines while withholding permits.
Ten firms have lodged complaints, illustrating risks in cartel-affected sectors and raising questions about Rivera's ties to crime.

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Diego Rivera Navarro, the mayor of Tequila, Mexico, was arrested February 5, 2026, on allegations of extorting distillers linked to Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG).
Arrests included Tequila's security director and heads of public works and land registry.
Investigators say Rivera's administration targeted Becle, imposing inflated taxes and fines while withholding permits.
Ten firms have lodged complaints, illustrating risks in cartel-affected sectors and raising questions about Rivera's ties to crime.