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Mexico security forces kill Cártel Nuevo Imperio leader
Mexican security forces killed Edgar Aarón, known as “El General,” in the State of Mexico.
Officers were trying to carry out an arrest warrant on organized-crime charges when they came under fire and returned fire.
Aarón was the founder and leader of Cártel Nuevo Imperio.
Investigators identified him as the alleged mastermind behind the 2024 killing of police officer Milton Morales in Coacalco.
He was also investigated for extortion, kidnapping, murder, money laundering, fuel theft and drug trafficking to the United States and Canada.
Authorities will continue investigating the cartel to identify and arrest other members and dismantle its criminal networks.
Mexican federal security forces killed Edgar Aarón “N”, known as “El General” or “el Lic”, during an operation in the State of Mexico.
Authorities said officers came under gunfire while carrying out an arrest warrant for organized crime and killed him when they returned fire.
Officials identified him as the alleged founder and leader of the Cártel Nuevo Imperio.
He was being investigated for crimes including kidnapping, extortion, homicide, money laundering and drug trafficking to the United States and Canada.
Authorities also identified him as the alleged intellectual author of the 2024 killing of Mexico City police commander Milton Morales Figueroa.
- Who
- Edgar Aarón “N”, known as “El General” or “el Lic”, and federal security officers.
- What
- Officers killed Aarón during an operation after coming under gunfire.
- When
- The announcement was published on November 5 and 6, 2026; the operation’s date is not stated.
- Where
- The State of Mexico, Mexico.
- Why
- Officers were carrying out an arrest warrant against Aarón for organized crime when they were attacked.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Milton Morales Figueroa was shot in Coacalco de Berriozábal in the State of Mexico.
The US Treasury Department sanctioned Aarón, according to García Harfuch.
El Universal reported that Aarón had been killed during the operation.
El Economista MX published García Harfuch’s confirmation of Aarón’s death.
- Name
- Edgar Aarón “N”, also known as “El General” or “el Lic
- Organization
- Cártel Nuevo Imperio
- Location
- State of Mexico, Mexico
- Victim in alleged homicide case
- Milton Morales Figueroa
- Date of Morales killing
- 21 July 2024
- Reported publication dates
- 5 and 6 November 2026
3 sources
“El General” habría sido el autor intelectual detrás del asesinato de Milton Morales, comisario de la SSC y cercano a Harfuch
García Harfuch confirma la muerte de Edgar Aarón “N”, presunto líder del Cártel Nuevo Imperio
Abaten a "El General", líder del Cártel Nuevo Imperio; es señalado como el autor intelectual del homicidio del policía Milton Morales
What people are saying
Al repeler la agresión, este sujeto perdió la vida.
No olvidamos a Milton, su entrega y su compromiso con la seguridad de la Ciudad de México y de nuestro país.
Honrar su memoria significa continuar las investigaciones hasta llevar ante la justicia a todos los responsables de este crimen.
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En el Estado de México, compañeros de @SSPCMexico fueron agredidos con disparos de arma de fuego mientras realizaban un operativo para cumplimentar una orden de aprehensión por delincuencia organizada contra Edgar Aarón “N”, alias “El General” o “el Lic”identificado como líder y