Which cartel leaders will be arrested in 2026?: live odds and probabilities
The market favorite is Hugo Gonzalo Mendoza Gaytan at 33.5%, ahead of Ricardo Ruiz Velasco at 13.7%. $201K traded across 8 outcomes.
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MexicoMexico Cartel WarjaliscoGeopoliticsEl Mencho
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| Outcome | Probability | 24h |
|---|---|---|
| Hugo Gonzalo Mendoza Gaytan | 33.5% | -1.4 |
| Ricardo Ruiz Velasco | 13.7% | -3.8 |
| Iván Mordisco | 8.0% | -7.5 |
| Juan Pablo Ledezma | 8.0% | -4.5 |
| Juan Carlos Valencia Gonzalez | 7.5% | -9.5 |
| Juan Reyes Mejía González | 7.5% | -0.5 |
| Iván Archivaldo Guzmán Salazar | 5.8% | -0.3 |
| Jesús Alfredo Guzmán Salazar | 4.0% | -0.5 |
Prices are the Polymarket mid or last trade at 2026-11-06 03:03 UTC. A price of 64¢ implies roughly a 64% chance. Prices include spread and are not forecasts by BetG8.
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Market rules and resolution
This market will resolve to "Yes" if the listed Cartel Leader is arrested or detained by law enforcement by December 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET. Otherwise, this market will resolve to "No". Temporary holding at a detention facility while awaiting a judge’s decision on whether to grant a detention warrant qualifies, so long as they are held by law enforcement in an official capacity during that time. A qualifying arrest/detention includes: * Being taken into physical custody by law enforcement authorities (including federal, state, local, military, or international law enforcement) * Voluntarily surrendering to law enforcement authorities in response to an arrest warrant * Being formally booked or processed following detention * Being handcuffed by a state authority and taken to a police station * Surrendering at a police station or courthouse with their attorney * Being placed under house arrest or electronic monitoring The following scenarios will NOT qualify as an arrest/detention * An arrest warrant being issued but not executed * Being questioned or interviewed without arrest * Being named in an indictment without arrest The primary resolution source for this market will be official information from the arresting government and law enforcement; however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is favored in "Which cartel leaders will be arrested in 2026?"?
- As of November 6, 2026, Hugo Gonzalo Mendoza Gaytan is the favorite at 33.5%, followed by Ricardo Ruiz Velasco at 13.7%.
- When does this market resolve?
- The market is scheduled to close on January 1, 2027. It resolves under Polymarket's rules once the outcome is known, which can be earlier or later than the listed date.
- How much has been traded?
- $201K in total and $1K in the last 24 hours, with about $50K of resting liquidity.
- Can I trade this market?
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