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Acapulco Judge Orders Pretrial Detention for Suspected Los Rusos Member
A judge in Mexico ordered Eliceo Valente Ramírez held in pretrial detention after his arrest in Acapulco, Guerrero.
Ramírez, known as “El Junior,” is accused of leading gunmen linked to the criminal group Los Rusos.
Prosecutors allege he possessed firearms reserved for the armed forces and narcotics; authorities said they seized two guns and 300 doses of methamphetamine.
His arrest is part of an investigation into an October 2025 attack on security officers who were carrying out operations against extortionists in Acapulco.
Investigators allege Ramírez helped choose attackers and oversaw extortion and killings at Acapulco’s Central Market.
A court will decide next week whether to formally prosecute him, after his lawyers asked for more time before that decision.
A control judge in Acapulco ordered pretrial detention for Eliceo Valente Ramírez, known as “El Junior,” who is suspected of links to the Los Rusos criminal group.
He is accused of carrying a firearm reserved for the armed forces and possessing narcotics.
The judge ruled that his detention was legal after federal prosecutors formally charged him.
His lawyers requested more time before the court decides whether to send the case to trial.
Authorities said he was detained in Acapulco with two firearms, ammunition, 300 doses of methamphetamine and a vehicle.
- Who
- Eliceo Valente Ramírez, known as “El Junior,” a suspected member of a cell linked to Los Rusos.
- What
- A judge ordered pretrial detention after he was charged with carrying a firearm reserved for the armed forces and possessing narcotics.
- When
- The ruling was reported on October 15 and 16, 2026. The exact hearing date is not stated.
- Where
- Acapulco, Guerrero, Mexico.
- Why
- Prosecutors allege he committed the two charged offenses. Authorities also link him to a 2025 attack on security agents.
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An attack on SSPC personnel took place in Acapulco while they were conducting operations against extortionists.
Authorities arrested Valente Ramírez in Acapulco.
A judge ruled the arrest legal, accepted the formal charges and ordered pretrial detention.
The court is expected to decide whether the case will proceed to trial after the defense requested more time.
- Suspect
- Eliceo Valente Ramírez, alias “El Junior
- Group link
- Los Rusos
- Location of arrest
- Colonia Magallanes, Acapulco
- Seized items
- Two firearms, ammunition, 300 doses of methamphetamine and a vehicle
- Related attack
- Attack on SSPC personnel in Acapulco in October 2025