The Mexican government confirmed on 2026-09-01 that Luis Enrique Barragán Chávez, alias El Güicho, leader of the Cartel de Los Reyes, died during an operation in Tocumbo, Michoacán. ^[1] Omar García Harfuch, the Mexican Secretary of Security and Citizen Protection, confirmed on 2026-01-05 that Luis Enrique 'N' died during a military operation in Tocumbo, Michoacán. ^[2] Alfredo Ramirez Bedolla, governor of the western Mexican state of Michoacan, confirmed on Monday that federal forces conducted an operation in the municipality of Los Reyes that resulted in an armed confrontation. ^[3] After the capture of Alfonso Fernández Magallán, alias La Quiringua, in early August 2026, authorities identified Barragán Chávez as head of the criminal structure of the Cartel de Los Reyes. ^[4] García Harfuch stated that Barragán Chávez had a provisional arrest order for extradition to the United States and that the US State Department offered a $3 million reward for information leading to his arrest on drug and arms trafficking charges. ^[5] Omar García Harfuch, Mexico's secretary of security, said on 2026-09-01 that Barragán Chávez and another suspected gang member died after federal agents repelled an attack in Tocumbo. ^[6] During the intervention, members of a criminal group fired at military personnel, leading to a firefight in which two alleged aggressors died, including 'El Güicho'. ^[7] Governor Ramirez Bedolla stated that information regarding the incident is pending confirmation from the Fiscalía General de Justicia del Estado, whose agents are already at the scene. ^[8] The operation involved significant deployments from the National Defense Secretariat, the Civil Guard, and the National Guard in Los Reyes. ^[9] Governor Alfredo Ramírez Bedolla stated that information is pending confirmation and that the state Attorney General's Office is awaiting an official report from the Fiscalía General de Justicia del Estado. ^[10]