Mexican federal forces captured CJNG operative "El Güero" in an operation announced between 5:15 AM and 5:45 AM UTC on February 24, 2026, as reported by Vitamvivere on X. The arrest targets a high-value figure linked to regional violence, kidnappings, and logistics following the death of CJNG leader "El Mencho" last week, amid ongoing Jalisco deployments. The capture comes during heightened tensions in Jalisco, with federal forces maintaining heavy presence in response to CJNG retaliation, according to Vitamvivere's post. More arrests and seizures are expected soon, as authorities continue operations in Jalisco, Michoacán, and adjacent areas. This builds on Autlán de Navarro city council's suspension of all activities for February 24, including classes and government operations, due to narco blockades and fires, as stated by council member Doris Gomora around 4:20 AM UTC. A video recorded in Tecolotlán reached GNocturnaMX newsroom during the 29-minute reporting window through 5:45 AM UTC, with the outlet urging residents to stay sheltered, per their X post. This follows footage from earlier in Autlán showing blockades at the Autlán-El Grullo bridge and El Aguacate, confirmed by JJDiazMachuca and AlertaGDL through 4:45 AM UTC, alongside a Canadian man looting a store amid the violence, as posted by Tablesalt13 around 5:00 AM UTC. Previous developments include vehicle fires and blockades in Autlán de Navarro reported by GNocturnaMX since 7:00 PM on February 23, aligning with CJNG activities after "El Mencho" Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes was killed in a Tapalpa raid on February 23, confirmed by President Claudia Sheinbaum and Defense Secretary Ricardo Trevilla.
