Armando Escárcega
Armando Escárcega, also known as 'El Patrón', is identified as a supposed lieutenant of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) and is linked to the attempted assassination of journalist Ciro Gómez Leyva. Allegations suggest that he was the intellectual author of the attack against Gómez Leyva, which occurred in December 2022. His involvement underscores the dangerous intersection between organized crime and media in Mexico, as well as the persistent threats faced by journalists in the country.
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Armando Escárcega, known as 'El Patrón', accepted responsibility for leading a criminal cell to assassinate Ciro Gómez Leyva.
A tres años del caso Ciro Gómez Leyva ¿qué es lo que ha pasado?; aquí una cronología, detenidos y sentencias
Mexico· 2025-12-17
Armando Escárcega is identified as a lieutenant of the CJNG and the supposed intellectual author of the attack on Ciro Gómez Leyva.
Atentados en la CDMX, con detenidos, pero sin esclarecerMexico· 2025-08-28
