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14
sentences that state something as happening or true
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0 of 14 hedged
("reportedly", "may", "according to")
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Mexican authorities announced on Sunday the arrest of a powerful cartel's regional leader who is wanted by the U.S.
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who → announce → U.S.
The arrested suspect was identified as Rafael Alvarez, alias "R2," who headed a Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) cell linked to homicides, drug trafficking and extortion of avocado industry entrepreneurs.
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who → arrest → entrepreneurs
The CJNG was designated a "foreign terrorist organization" by the American government in 2025 and is known for its violent tactics and attacks on authorities.
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CJNG → designate → authorities
It competes with the Sinaloa Cartel for drug trafficking into the United States, but since the death of its founder,
, in a military operation in February, several of its top leaders have been apprehended.
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several → compete → leaders
The drug gang operates in the states of Jalisco and Michoacan.
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gang → operate → Jalisco
Alvarez is also linked to the killing a year ago of
, a popular mayor known for the way he confronted organized crime.
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he → link → crime
Mexico's navy released an image of Alvarez on social media after his arrest.
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navy → release → arrest
The kingpin was wounded in a shootout that broke out during the operation to capture him and is receiving medical care, Mexico's Security Secretary Omar Garcia Harfuch said on X.
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Secretary → wound → care
Another 19 people were arrested along with Alvarez, he said.
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he → arrest → Alvarez
The trafficker was located thanks to information shared by the US Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Harfuch added.
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Harfuch → locate → Administration
The DEA said in a social media post that "R2" was wanted in the U.S. on federal drug trafficking and firearms charges, calling the suspect a "senior leader of the CJNG terrorist organization responsible for drug trafficking, extortion, kidnapping, and deadly violence across Mexico."
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R2 → say → Mexico
The U.S. Justice Department said that R2's brother Ramon Alvarez Ayala, alias "R1," was arrested in Mexico earlier this year on the same charges.
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brother → say → charges
The announcement comes just weeks after security forces in Mexico
an alleged CJNG leader who is accused by the U.S. of drug trafficking and a large-scale fuel smuggling operation.
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who → come → trafficking
Officials said Ivan Cazarin Molina (a.k.a. "El Tanque"—meaning "The Tank"), was captured in the town of Zapopan in Jalisco state.
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Molina → say → state
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