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news El Financiero 2026-05-23

Ex-Officials in Morelos Detained for Alleged Narco Ties

Five former officials from municipalities in Morelos have been ordered into preventative detention for alleged ties to organized crime and drug trafficking, reportedly with the Sinaloa Cartel. The investigation is ongoing, with one former mayor still at large.

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