Mexican cartel boss linked to influencer’s livestreamed murder arrested, officials say

The alleged leader of a violent Mexican criminal cell has been arrested in connection with the assassination of a mayor, while authorities say the case also produced new evidence linking his organization to the livestreamed killing of a 23-year-old influencer. Ramón Ángel Álvarez Ayala, also known as "El R-1," was taken into custody during a joint military and law enforcement operation, officials said. Mexican authorities identified him as the leader of Los Rs, a criminal cell linked to the Jali