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Miguel Juárez, known as El Miky, arrested in Ecatepec
Mexican authorities arrested Miguel Juárez, known as El Miky, in Ecatepec on October 27.
The 35-year-old is accused of leading the Federation of Mexiquense Organizations, a group authorities link to homicide, extortion and water theft.
Officials say he may have taken over the organization from Alejandro Gilmare Mendoza, known as El Choko.
A joint operation involving federal and naval personnel led to the arrest at a property in Ecatepec, in the State of Mexico.
Authorities also detained three other men in a separate search the same day, and said they were suspected members of the same group.
Investigators attribute several alleged crimes to Juárez, including robbery, drug and arms trafficking, and the theft of water.
The four men were taken to federal organized-crime prosecutors, where Juárez was placed at the disposal of the Public Ministry; the sources give no further details about the next legal steps.
Miguel Juárez Pérez, known as “El Miky,” was arrested in Ecatepec on October 27.
Authorities described him as a priority target and an alleged source of violence.
Investigators have linked him to FOMAC, an organization accused of homicide, extortion and water theft.
Reports say Juárez allegedly succeeded Alejandro Gilmare Mendoza, known as “El Choko,” as the organization’s leader.
The arrest followed a joint operation involving federal and municipal personnel.
- Who
- Miguel Juárez Pérez, known as “El Miky,” was arrested. Three other men were also detained in a separate search that day.
- What
- Juárez was arrested in an operation authorities said resulted from intelligence and investigative work.
- When
- October 27, 2026.
- Where
- A property in the Progreso de la Unión neighborhood of Ecatepec, in the State of Mexico.
- Why
- Authorities described him as a priority target and alleged source of violence. Investigators linked him to FOMAC and attributed several crimes to him.
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Juárez was arrested at a property in Ecatepec during a joint operation.
Authorities conducted a second search in Emiliano Zapata Primera Sección and detained three other men.
Ecatepec’s municipal security department officially described Juárez as a priority target and alleged source of violence.
- Name
- Miguel Juárez Pérez, known as “El Miky
- Age
- 35
- Arrest date
- October 27, 2026
- Arrest location
- Progreso de la Unión, Ecatepec
- Organization
- Federación de Organizaciones Mexiquenses Asociación Civil (FOMAC)
- Other detainees
- Hugo “N,” Irving Eduardo “N” and José Alejandro “N