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Chuchito Nini Death and Role Unconfirmed

By Cartel Insider Wire Desk · Edited by Mica Treviño

Infobae México ·

Original reporting: Infobae México

What happened

Infobae México reports that Jesús Sandoval, alias Chuchito Nini, may have died in the August 31 Los Reyes clash. Officials confirmed the clash but not his death, age, kinship to R5, or alleged recruitment of minors.

Chuchito Nini Death and Role Unconfirmed
Chuchito Nini Death and Role Unconfirmed
Chuchito Nini Death and Role Unconfirmed
Chuchito Nini Death and Role Unconfirmed
Chuchito Nini Death and Role Unconfirmed
Chuchito Nini Death and Role Unconfirmed
Chuchito Nini Death and Role Unconfirmed
Chuchito Nini Death and Role Unconfirmed

Reporting and context

Infobae México said Jesús Sandoval, alias Chuchito Nini, may have died in an August 31 raid in Los Reyes, Michoacán. The governor said the army and two guard units were in combat. Officials did not confirm Sandoval died or that alleged boss R5 also died.

Infobae said web posts also claim five armed men died. Social posts and a web group chart call Sandoval a minor, R5's nephew and guard, and a key aide. None of those claims has firm proof.

Infobae said photos seem to show Sandoval with a gun and war gear. One report said he recruited minors for the group, but Infobae said that claim was not proven. US files cited by the outlet accuse R5 in drug and gun cases tied to Cárteles Unidos. US charges do not prove claims about Sandoval or confirm any death. So Sandoval's ties, role, age, and death stay in doubt.

Contextual English newsroom rewrite based on Infobae México. Claims and allegations remain attributed to the publisher or officials it cites. Read the original report.