In Tequila, Mexico, the mayor Diego Rivera Navarro faces imprisonment due to two significant blunders that have drawn public scrutiny and legal consequences. The first incident occurred in March when he permitted a concert by Los Alegres del Barranco, which played songs glorifying Nemesio Oseguera, also known as El Mencho, the infamous leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG). This decision raised alarms about the mayor's judgment and his connections to organized crime.

The second major issue leading to Rivera Navarro's current predicament arose in December, when tequila giant Tequila Cuervo reported extortion attempts against them to prevent the closure of their facility in the municipality. This accusation highlighted the tense dynamics between local government officials and the powerful cartels operating in the area. Rivera Navarro's allegiance to Morena, a significant political party in Mexico, did not shield him from the repercussions of his actions.

Having assumed office in October, Rivera Navarro's political ties to highly positioned party leaders, including former party chief Mario Delgado, now come under scrutiny as his leadership may have inadvertently aligned with criminal interests. Tequila, a town with a reputation tied to its namesake spirit, now finds itself in the spotlight due to the intertwining of politics, crime, and industry, raising questions about the future and safety of its governance.