A suspected cartel leader has been arrested in connection with the 2025 murder of TikTok influencer Valeria Márquez, whose killing was broadcast live to her followers. Mexican officials have stated that the investigation is examining whether Ramón Ángel Álvarez Ayala, known as 'El R-1', ordered the killing at the request of his own son.
The arrest, made during a military operation in Jalisco, has reignited public attention on a case that shocked Mexico and drew international coverage when it first occurred.