Monday, February 23, 2026

How is Mexico's most violent cartel so powerful?

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"The Sunday killing of Ruben Nemesio Oseguera, also known as “El Mencho,” represents the highest-profile target struck by Mexican authorities ever since the capture of Joaquín “El Chapo” Guzmán in 2016 and Ismael Zambada "El Mayo" García in 2024.

Oseguera, leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG), was seen as one of the most powerful and violent drug lords in Mexico, with his group taking power when Guzman and Garcia were extradited to the US following their respective arrests. ...

After extensive fighting and chaos, the CJNG managed to gain control of several key states in central Mexico, while maintaining a presence in almost every other state in the country. ...

According to a Science magazine study, the CJNG had between 18,000 and 35,000 people under its control. ..."

How is Mexico's most violent cartel so powerful? | The Jerusalem Post "With high-caliber weapons and military-grade equipment, the CJNG is one of Mexico's most powerful and violent drug cartels. But how did it gain so much power?"

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