Alfonso Arsate García (Alfonso Arzate García), known as Aquiles, is a suspect wanted by the DEA in a case involving conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine. His name regularly appears alongside that of his brother René in official reports on the alleged Sinaloa network in Tijuana. [1][2]
Brief profile
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Name in sources | Alfonso Arzate García |
| Date of birth | 1973 — according to the DEA file |
| Jurisdiction and international links | Mexico; USA; Tijuana |
| Legal status | Listed on the DEA’s wanted list; facing criminal charges in the US |
| Other names and aliases | Aquiles |
Links to the Sinaloa network along the border
In a DEA publication from February 2026, the brothers are described as the alleged leaders of the cartel’s regional branch. US authorities link them to the La Mayiza faction and to long-term control of part of the drug market in the border region. [1][2]
However, the individual wanted notice for Alfonso contains specific wording regarding the methamphetamine conspiracy. The new charges, announced separately against René, cannot be applied in their entirety to Alfonso without further verification. [1][2]
What has been published in the wanted notice
The DEA lists his year of birth as 1973, his alias as Aquiles, a photograph and a reward of $5 million. The jurisdiction is the Southern District of California. Mexico is listed as his last known destination, but his exact current whereabouts cannot be determined from the description. [1][2]
Timeline of the case
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 26.02.2026 | The DEA has once again described the role of the Arsate brothers in connection with the René case. |
Verified on 4 November 2026. The status of the case is based on the sources cited; charges and allegations do not constitute a conviction.
