Ricardo González Sauceda, a leader of the Mexican Cartel del Noreste, was arrested in Nuevo Laredo, Mexico, Monday after the Mexican President agreed to immediately work with Trump to secure the border.
The cartel boss, who also goes by “El Ricky” and “Mando R,” reportedly has two arrest warrants for attempted homicide and other charges. He is also linked to other incidents of extortion, homicide, and attacks on Mexican federal forces, Laredo Morning Times reports.
González Sauceda is also accused of killing two soldiers in an attack he organized against the Mexican military in Nuevo Laredo.
Mexico’s Navy and National Guard, the Attorney General’s Office, and the Department of Security and Citizen Protection reportedly assisted in the operation.
Following his arrest, violence broke out in the streets of Nuevo Laredo with multiple gunfights and highways being blocked off.
Per Laredo Morning Times:
“Family, we have (situations of risk) in several areas of the city,” Nuevo Laredo Mayor Carmen Lilia Canturosas posted on Facebook at about 8:49 a.m. Monday.
“Please do not leave your homes at this moment. Stay safe and take precautions to avoid incidents. I am in coordination with authorities. I will keep you informed.”
The U.S. Consulate in Nuevo Laredo also posted a warning regarding the violence.
“U.S. Consulate Nuevo Laredo has received reports of multiple gunfights throughout the city of Nuevo Laredo. U.S. government personnel have been advised to shelter in place.”
The Gateway Pundit reported on Monday that Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum agreed to send 10,000 Mexican Soldiers to the border in exchange for a temporary pause on tariffs less than 48 hours after President Trump imposed tariffs on the country.
BREAKING: Mexican President Agrees to Work With Trump to Close Border One Day After Tariffs Imposed
Likewise, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau later agreed to implement a $1.3 billion border plan to reinforce border security. He promised “new choppers, technology and personnel, enhanced coordination with our American partners, and increased resources to stop the flow of fentanyl.”
President Trump has placed a one-month pause on tariffs against the two countries while they negotiate an agreement. He is expected to put the tariffs back in place if they do not agree to his terms to stop the flow of fentanyl and illegal aliens into the United States.
President Trump imposed his long-awaited 25% tariffs on Mexico and Canada and 10% tariffs on China on Saturday.
In the fallout from the tariffs, within 24 hours, the Canadian dollar’s value reached a record low not seen since 2003, and Mexico’s peso also dropped 2%.
Already, Mexico is arresting the terrorists in their country to avoid President Trump’s tariffs.
The post Mexican Authorities Arrest Cartel Boss “El Ricky” After Trump Tariffs Force Mexico to Secure Border appeared first on The Gateway Pundit.