# Mexican cartel boss linked to influencer’s livestreamed murder arrested, officials say

https://mins.news/en/item/12566

- Fox News, 2026-08-03 22:52 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.foxnews.com/world/mexican-cartel-boss-linked-influencers-livestreamed-murder-arrested-officials-say

> Officials say Ramón Ángel Álvarez Ayala has been arrested in Mexico. He is alleged to lead Los Rs, a group linked to CJNG. Authorities have charged him in connection with the livestreamed killing of influencer Valeria Márquez. The allegations also tie him to the assassination of a mayor.

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