Who was “El Muela”? What we know about the alleged slain hitman of “La UJ-40,” La Unión Tepito’s

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Reported Facts

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•El Muela was a presumed hitman for La UJ-40, the armed wing of La Unión Tepito.
•El Muela was reportedly killed prior to February 11, 2026.
•Authorities detained 'El Gansito' of La Unión Tepito and the ex-girlfriend of 'El Tochi' during a raid in Cuauhtémoc on February 12, 2026.

What Could Happen If...

▸If law enforcement continues to detain key members of La Unión Tepito then the operational capacity of La UJ-40 and related criminal activities in Mexico City may be disrupted.

Key Actors

Organizations

🏛La UJ-40 🏛La Unión Tepito

People

👤El Gansito(associated individual)👤El Muela(presumed hitman)👤El Tochi(associated individual)

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REGIONALMilenio (Mexico)'El Gansito' de La Unión Tepito y la ex novia de 'El Tochi', entre los detenidos en predio de la Cuauhtémoc REGIONALMilenio (Mexico)¿Quién era 'El Muela'? Esto sabemos del presunto sicario abatido de 'La UJ-40', brazo armado de La Unión Tepito

El Muela was an alleged hitman associated with La UJ-40, the armed faction of the criminal group La Unión Tepito in Mexico City. He was reportedly killed, and his identity and role within the organization have been subjects of recent investigations. Concurrently, authorities detained several individuals, including 'El Gansito' from La Unión Tepito and the ex-girlfriend of 'El Tochi,' during a raid in the Cuauhtémoc area. These developments highlight ongoing law enforcement efforts to dismantle La Unión Tepito's criminal network and reduce violence linked to its armed wing.