Mexican authorities have arrested alleged cartel leader Ramón Ángel Álvarez Ayala in connection with the investigation into the fatal shooting of beauty influencer Valeria Márquez, who was killed while livestreaming on TikTok from her salon in May 2025.
Federal Security Secretary Omar García Harfuch confirmed the arrest on Thursday, saying the operation followed a pursuit involving security forces. Authorities said one member of Álvarez Ayala's security detail was killed during the operation.