Summary
The Mexican army killed Ruben Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, the leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG), which is a major criminal group in Mexico. This event led to violent responses and blockades by cartel members. The CJNG operates like a franchise, with activities including drug trafficking, extortion, and other crimes, and has influence in many countries.
Key Facts
- Ruben Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, known as "El Mencho", was the leader of the CJNG and was killed by the Mexican army.
- CJNG members set fire to buses and created blockades in response to his death.
- The CJNG uses a franchise model, allowing smaller groups to work under its name.
- The cartel operates in all Mexican states and in over 40 countries worldwide.
- Its main activities include trafficking cocaine, fentanyl, and methamphetamine.
- The cartel controls critical ports in Mexico for importing chemicals to produce drugs.
- Besides drugs, the CJNG makes money through extortion, fuel theft, and other illegal activities.
- The US Treasury sanctions CJNG’s involvement in a timeshare fraud scheme targeting Americans.
