Mexico arrests suspected MS-13 gang leader
Mexican authorities have arrested Orlando Ramirez, a suspected leader of the MS-13 gang, in the state of Chiapas. The arrest occurred near the Guatemalan border following a pursuit by local police.
Why it matters
The capture of high-level gang leadership is a significant development in regional efforts to combat transnational organized crime in Central and North America.
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