Severo Mendoza Flores

Severo Mendoza Flores, also known as El Rey Mago, is a former police commander in the Valles region of Jalisco, Mexico. He has been implicated in numerous allegations of corruption and ties to organized crime, specifically linked to the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG). Despite failing trust exams and being previously detained for his connections to criminal organizations, Mendoza's career continued, eventually leading him to positions of authority within municipal police forces until his dismissal in mid-2022. His involvement with the CJNG has drawn attention from U.S. authorities, highlighting the intricate web of law enforcement corruption in the region.