Luis Enrique Barragán Chávez, known as 'R5', was reportedly killed during a joint operation by federal and state forces in Michoacán. ^[1] The Mexican government confirmed on September 1 that Luis Enrique Barragán Chávez, alias 'El Güicho' or 'El R5', was killed during a security operation in Tocumbo, Michoacán. ^[2] Governor Alfredo Ramírez Bedolla confirmed that the security operation occurred and that a confrontation took place. ^[3] Security forces conducted an operation in Los Reyes, Michoacán, which resulted in a confrontation with armed civilians. ^[4] The state prosecutor's office has not yet officially confirmed the death of Luis Enrique Barragán Chávez, alias 'R5'. ^[5] The United States offered a reward for the capture of 'R5' starting in August 2025. ^[6] US officials consider 'R5' a key piece in the synthetic drug trafficking network between Mexico and the United States. ^[7] Barragán Chávez held a provisional detention order for extradition to the United States and was the target of a $3 million reward offered by the US Department of State. ^[8] Barragán Chávez was identified as the leader of the Cartel of Los Reyes and the primary coordinator of extortion against avocado producers in the region. ^[9] Omar García Harfuch, Secretary of Security and Citizen Protection, stated that Barragán Chávez died alongside another suspected member of the criminal organization after the suspects attacked federal security forces. ^[10] Luis Enrique Barragán Chávez served as the head of sicarios for the Cartel of Los Reyes, a faction of Cartels Unidos. ^[11]