Former Mexican Agent Iván Morales Killed in Ambush in Morelos

Iván Morales Corrales, a former Mexican federal agent who survived a notorious 2015 cartel attack on a military helicopter, was shot and killed alongside his wife in Morelos, Mexico. Morales had been a key prosecution witness in the U.S. trial of Ruben Oseguera Gonzalez, son of CJNG leader Nemesio 'El Mencho' Oseguera Cervantes, who was recently sentenced to life in prison. Authorities are investigating the murder, with revenge linked to Morales' testimony and history as a federal agent being considered a possible motive. The CJNG, known for its extreme violence and military-grade weaponry, is suspected to be behind the attack, reflecting ongoing direct assaults against Mexican law enforcement. Morales' death underscores the continued power and brutality of the CJNG, which has been labeled a terrorist group by the U.S. government. The incident highlights the risks faced by officials challenging Mexico's most dangerous criminal organizations.