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[^2]\n\nDuring the incursion, uniformed officers were attacked with gunfire, and in repelling the aggression to defend their integrity, 'El Güicho' and an accomplice were killed at the scene. [^3]\n\nThe Government of Mexico confirmed the death of Luis Enrique Barragán Chávez, alias 'El Güicho' or 'R5', who was the leader of the criminal organization Cártel de Los Reyes. [^4]\n\nUS Ambassador Ronald Johnson acknowledged the work of Mexican authorities for the capture of Luis Enrique Barragán Chávez, a leader of the Cártel de Los Reyes, on 2026-04-12. [^5]\n\nThe military operation began after personnel from the 12th Military Region in Michoacán were attacked with gunfire by the criminal organization. [^6]\n\nThe United States Department of State had offered a reward of three million dollars for information leading to Barragán Chávez's arrest for drug and arms trafficking into Mexico. [^7]\n\nBarragán Chávez, who led the Los Reyes cartel and had replaced Alfonso Fernández Magallón, was killed along with one of his escorts after being shot at by military personnel. [^8]\n\nThe operation was executed on the night of August 30, 2026, by the Mexican Army and National Guard in coordination with the Navy and other state agencies. 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