The article discusses Severo Flores, linked to the CJNG and a connection to the mayor of Tequila, who faces allegations of organized crime involvement.
The article unveils the connections between Severo Flores Mendoza, known as 'El Rey Mago' or 'The Wise Man,' and the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG). It highlights recent developments, including the arrest of Diego Rivera Navarro, the mayor of Tequila, and how this points to the complicity of organized crime with local governments. Allegations suggest that Juan Manuel Pérez Sosa, the director of public security, acted as a liaison between Rivera Navarro and Flores, facilitating illicit activities within the municipality.
Severo Flores is described as a key figure within the CJNG and a former police commissioner of Ameca, Jalisco. He has been sanctioned by U.S. authorities for his purported ties to the cartel. In 2022, he served as the regional coordinator for police chiefs in the Valles de Jalisco, overseeing 14 municipalities, including prominent ones like Guadalajara and Puerto Vallarta. This role granted him privileged access to sensitive information, potentially aiding in the cartel's operations.
The implications of these connections reveal the depth of organized crime's infiltration into local government structures in Mexico. The investigation into Rivera Navarro and his administration underscores the broader issue of corruption and its pervasive impact on the safety and governance of municipalities, prompting concerns about the effectiveness of law enforcement in combating organized crime in the area.
