Mexico's military captures top cartel leader in another blow to the Jalisco New Generation Cartel

Mexican military forces captured Audias Flores Silva, a top leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, in northwestern Mexico on April 29, 2026, dealing another significant blow to the cartel two months after its leader was killed. Silva, known as 'El Jardinero,' was considered a potential successor and was wanted by the United States, which offered a $5 million reward for information leading to his arrest. The arrest underscores ongoing efforts by Mexican authorities to dismantle the country's most powerful drug cartel. This operation follows increased pressure on the cartel's leadership structure in recent months.