Mexican authorities announced Thursday the arrest of an alleged organized crime figure in Michoacan, a western state in Mexico. The individual is linked to the killing of a prominent leader of the stateâs lime growers.
Key Details
The arrested individual is known as âEl Botoxâ and has been identified as CĂ©sar Alejandro SepĂșlveda Arellano. He is alleged to be responsible for extorting lime growers and for various homicides, including that of agricultural leader Bernardo Bravo. SepĂșlveda Arellano is reportedly a leader of a group called the White Trojans, also known as Blancos de Troya, which is allied with Los Viagras, a criminal organization linked to the Jalisco New Generation Cartel.
Authorities had 11 arrest orders for SepĂșlveda Arellano related to extortion and homicide charges. He also faces accusations of attacking authorities with explosives.
Context and Impact
Michoacan Governor Alfredo RamĂrez Bedolla stated that the arrest represents a significant blow against extortion in the state, which is Mexico's largest producer of limes and avocados.
Bernardo Bravo, president of the Apatzingan Valley Citrus Producers Association, was found deceased in his vehicle last October after publicly denouncing