In Guanajuato, Mexican authorities have successfully apprehended María Guadalupe ‘N’, alias 'La Señora' or 'La Lupe', who is believed to be the leader of a criminal cell associated with the Santa Rosa de Lima Cartel. Her arrest was conducted during a special operation targeting organized crime, particularly in the municipalities of Celaya, Salamanca, Irapuato, and Villagrán, where her activities have reportedly involved serious crimes such as extortion, homicide, and drug-related offenses.

The operation leading to her capture took place in the community of Santa Rosa de Lima in Villagrán, recognized as a stronghold for the cartel. Various raids were executed by state and federal agents on properties located on Los Pinos street, which culminated in her arrest. Authorities have indicated that her identification and subsequent detention were facilitated by information provided by Moisés ‘N’, a suspected hitman linked to her operations.

The arrest of 'La Señora' raises significant concerns regarding the ongoing violence and power dynamics within the Santa Rosa de Lima Cartel, especially regarding its impact on local communities in Guanajuato. Her role in the cartel, marked by involvement in extortion and homicide, underscores the continuing struggle of Mexican law enforcement against organized crime, as well as the necessity for community cooperation in tackling these entrenched criminal organizations.