**Federal Judge Denies Appeal Filed by “El Doctor” Arellano Félix to Leave “El Altiplano” Prison**
A federal magistrate in Mexico has denied an appeal from Eduardo Arellano Félix, infamously known as “El Doctor,” a former leader of the Tijuana Cartel. The appeal aimed to overturn his trial for organized crime, potentially leading to his release. The decision was rendered on March 24, 2025, by Sara Olimpia Reyes García, magistrate of the First Collegiate Court of Appeal in Toluca, Estado de México.
Reyes García concluded that the Federal Prosecutor’s Office (FGR) presented substantial evidence linking Arellano Félix to criminal activities, warranting the continuation of his detention. This judgment upholds the formal arrest warrant issued in September 2023.
The court’s decision underscores the logical and legal coherence of the FGR’s evidence, which convincingly substantiated the existence of the Arellano Félix Cartel. Furthermore, Reyes García mandated an investigation into allegations of torture claimed by Arellano Félix, instructing thorough verification of these claims.
This ruling maintains “El Doctor’s” imprisonment in the high-security Altiplano facility in Almoloya de Juárez, which he has been held following his extradition from the United States where he served a sentence for conspiracy and money laundering charges. Arellano Félix’s involvement in the cartel included overseeing drug trafficking, kidnappings, and even the alleged murder of his wife, as per testimony from protected witnesses and former cartel members.
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