Background on Iván Valerio “N,” aka “Mantecas”
Iván Valerio “N,” known as “Mantecas,” was apprehended in Badiraguato, Sinaloa, by Mexican federal authorities. He is identified as the leader of a criminal cell associated with the Beltrán Leyva organization. This operation was a joint effort led by the Secretariat of National Defense, the National Guard, and the Federal Attorney General’s Office, with support from the Navy Secretariat and the Secretariat of Security and Citizen Protection (SSPC).
Details of the Operation
The detention resulted from intelligence work and took place in El Rincón de los Monzón, where federal agents encountered a group of armed individuals who opened fire upon noticing the authorities’ presence. After repelling the attack, security forces took control of the situation and secured short and long firearms, vehicles, magazines, ammunition, various drug quantities, and a synthetic drug production center operated by the criminal cell.
Additionally, seven more individuals were arrested in connection with the same organization.
Commitment to Human Rights
Security Secretary Omar García Harfuch confirmed the arrest and emphasized that investigations are ongoing. The Security Cabinet reaffirmed its commitment to combatting violence generators while adhering to human rights.
According to InSight Crime, the Beltrán Leyva organization was one of Mexico’s most powerful criminal structures during the first decade of the 21st century, following its split from the Sinaloa Cartel in 2008. Although it no longer exists as a central structure, its remnants continue to operate through regional factions.
Key Questions and Answers
- Who is Iván Valerio “N,” aka “Mantecas”? Iván Valerio “N,” known as “Mantecas,” is a leader of a criminal cell linked to the Beltrán Leyva organization in Mexico.
- What led to his arrest? Mexican federal authorities apprehended “Mantecas” following intelligence work that resulted in an operation where armed individuals opened fire upon noticing the authorities’ presence.
- Which organizations are involved? The Beltrán Leyva organization, once a powerful criminal structure in Mexico, is associated with “Mantecas” and his criminal cell.
- How many individuals were arrested in total? Besides “Mantecas,” seven more individuals were detained in connection with the same criminal organization.
- What is the commitment of Mexican authorities regarding human rights? The Security Cabinet reaffirmed its commitment to combatting violence generators while adhering to human rights during investigations and operations.
