Diego 'N', the ex-mayor of Tequila, Mexico, has publicly distanced himself from the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) and its purported leader, Severo Flores Mendoza, known as 'El Rey Mago'. This comes as he faces serious federal charges related to organized crime and kidnapping, with the court proceedings taking place via videoconference from a federal penal center. A judge has determined that there is sufficient evidence to link him to a criminal organization allegedly operating from his position in local government.

The legal case against Diego 'N' has advanced with a judge’s decision to formally connect him to the charges, maintaining his preventive detention. The case centers around allegations of kidnapping and extortion aimed at various local businesspeople, merchants, and political figures. Such implications raised about his connections not only tarnish his reputation but also emphasize the troubling relationship between local governance and organized crime in Mexico.

As the situation unfolds, the proceedings spotlight broader issues of corruption and the influence of drug cartels in municipal governance, particularly in areas like Tequila, Jalisco. Diego 'N's denials may not mitigate the serious accusations he faces, which illustrate the complex and often dangerous interplay between local politicians and powerful criminal organizations in Mexico.