The Attorney General’s Office of the Republic (FGR) receive Connection to the process against it two people identified as the father-in-law and brother-in-law of Iván Archivaldo Guzmán Salazar, the alleged leader of “Los Chapitos”after his arrest in the state Jalisco.
The Federal Ministry for Public Sector (MPF)assigned to the special prosecutor’s office for organized crime (FEMDO)presented evidence that allowed the judge to order his connection to the trial.
In addition, it was stipulated that they would remain behind bars during the trial and a period of three months was set for the additional investigation.
According to the official statement Mario “N” He was charged with the alleged commission of crimes against health in the form of mere possession of methamphetamine hydrochloride, possession of a firearm and the use of resources of illegal origin.
Aside from that, Mario Alfredo “N” He may be accused of health crimes in the form of simple possession of methamphetamine hydrochloride and fentanyl, possession of firearms and use of resources of illegal origin.
Both were arrested as part of an operation coordinated by the police Mexican Government Security Cabinetwith the participation of elements of the Secretariat for Security and Citizen Protection (SSPC) and the Minister of Defense (Defense)in collaboration with the FGR.
Authorities said those named in the statement are presumed innocent until convicted by the relevant judicial authority. The legal proceedings will continue under the precautionary measure imposed while the relevant investigations are carried out.
Federal authorities arrested last Tuesday, December 23, 2025, in Zapopan, Jalisco. Mario Alfredo “N”also known as that “7”Brother-in-law and alleged financial operator of Iván Archivaldo Guzmán Salazar, as well Mario “N”alias “Child”Father-in-law and also Archivaldo operator.
The arrest came after searches of two houses where authorities seized the following items:
- 7 bags of drugs
- 4 short weapons
- cartridges
- Chargers
- 2 trucks
- 1 high-end vehicle
- 1 motorcycle
- Telephone equipment
- Checkout
This operation took place a few days after the murder of Óscar Noé Medina González alias “The Panu” in the Mexico Citywho was highlighted as one of the most trustworthy men of Ivan Archivaldo Guzmán SalazarLeader of “Los Chapitos”.
Various reports indicate that Mario “N”known as “The child” either “Don Mario” is father of Zulema Aracely Lindoroidentified as wife of Ivan Archivaldowhile Mario Alfredo “N”, alias “The 7”is the son of Mario “N” and therefore brother-in-law of Ivan Archivaldo.
They are both part of the family Lindorooriginally from Sinaloais considered a key element in the political, financial and family support structure of “Los Chapitos”.
Because of this relationship, it would be the case that the in-laws of Ivan She would have consolidated a network of marital, business and political relationships that made her one of the circle’s most important supporters close to the leader of the criminal group.
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