http://www.nytimes.com/2015/04/20/world/americas/mexican-police-capture-leader-of-juarez-cartel.html?ref=world&_r=0
The kingpin of the Juarez Cartel of Mexico, Jesus Salas Aguayo, was arrested on Friday 80 miles south of the Texas-Mexico border. Aguayo has been on the DEA's most wanted list since he came to power in October. He is the primary suspect in the murders of at least 17 people, including to federal officers and two federal witnesses.
The Juarez Cartel, mainly known for drug trafficking on the Texas-Mexico border, is now finally slowing down operations. Mexican government officials are pleased with the progress they are making in the area and hope to continue on the same course of action.
In addition to the capturing of Aguayo, Mexican police also captured the leader of the Gulf Cartel, Jose Fuentes, only hours after Aguayo's capture. This incident lead to "hours of street fighting" in the city of Reynosa. Although minor violence did occur, government officials, including Mexico's president, are pleased with the results. The reign of drugs and terror along the border is finally starting to faint.
-Lauren Edmunds
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