Tuesday, November 28, 2023

The Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG)

 

The Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) is a Mexican organized crime syndicate based in Jalisco which is headed by Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, one of the world's most-wanted drug lords. 

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The cartel has been characterized by its aggressive use of extreme violence and its public relations campaigns. Although the CJNG is particularly known for diversifying into various types of criminal rackets, drug trafficking (primarily cocaine and methamphetamine) remains its most profitable activity.

The CJNG is considered to be one of the most powerful and dangerous criminal organizations in Mexico. It is heavily militarized and has been known to use drones, rocket-propelled grenades, and other weapons of war in its attacks against rival cartels and the Mexican government. The cartel is also known for its brutality, and it has been responsible for numerous massacres and other acts of violence.

In recent years, the CJNG has expanded its operations beyond Mexico and into other countries, including the United States, Canada, and Europe. The cartel is now considered to be a major threat to global security.

Here are some of the reasons why the CJNG is considered to be so dangerous:

Its use of extreme violence: The CJNG is known for its ruthless tactics and its willingness to use violence against anyone who gets in its way. This includes rival cartels, the Mexican government, and civilians.

Its militarization: The CJNG is heavily armed and equipped, and it has been known to use drones, rocket-propelled grenades, and other weapons of war. This makes it a formidable enemy for the Mexican government and other law enforcement agencies.

Its expansion into other countries: The CJNG is no longer just a Mexican cartel. It has expanded its operations into other countries, including the United States, Canada, and Europe. This makes it a global threat.

The CJNG is a serious threat to Mexico and the world. It is a powerful and dangerous organization that is not afraid to use violence to achieve its goals. The international community must take action to dismantle the CJNG and prevent it from further destabilizing Mexico and other countries.

The Mexican government has taken a number of steps to counter the CJNG, including:

Deploying the military to combat the cartel: The Mexican government has deployed thousands of troops to the states where the CJNG is most active. These troops have been tasked with carrying out arrests, destroying cartel assets, and preventing the cartel from expanding its territory.

Extradition of CJNG members to the United States: The Mexican government has extradited dozens of CJNG members to the United States, where they face charges of drug trafficking, money laundering, and murder.

Financial sanctions against the cartel: The Mexican government has imposed financial sanctions on the CJNG and its members. These sanctions make it difficult for the cartel to access its money and assets.

Cooperation with international law enforcement agencies: The Mexican government has cooperated with international law enforcement agencies to track down and arrest CJNG members. This cooperation has led to the arrest of several high-ranking cartel members.

Despite these efforts, the CJNG remains a powerful and dangerous organization. The cartel has been able to adapt to the government's efforts to counter it, and it continues to carry out violence and criminal activity. The Mexican government will need to continue to adapt its strategies and increase its resources in order to effectively counter the CJNG.

Other countries are helping Mexico in its fight against the CJNG, including the United States. The United States has been a major partner in Mexico's efforts to counter the cartel, providing billions of dollars in security and counternarcotics assistance. This assistance has been used to train and equip Mexican law enforcement agencies, to provide intelligence sharing, and to fund economic development projects in areas where the CJNG is active.

The United States has also provided direct military assistance to Mexico in the fight against the CJNG. This includes providing intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance support, as well as sharing information about the cartel's activities. The United States has also helped Mexico to develop its own capabilities to track and disrupt the cartel's operations.

In addition to the United States, other countries are also helping Mexico in its fight against the CJNG. These countries include Colombia, Guatemala, and Canada. These countries have provided intelligence sharing, law enforcement training, and other forms of assistance.

The international community's efforts to counter the CJNG have had some success. The cartel has been weakened, and it has been forced to adapt its operations. However, the CJNG is still a powerful and dangerous organization, and it remains a major threat to Mexico and the world. The international community will need to continue to work together to effectively counter the CJNG and protect Mexico from the cartel's violence.

Mexico's de facto insurrection

The CJNG cartel poses a serious threat to the Mexican government. The cartel's use of extreme violence, its militarization, and its expansion into other countries make it a formidable enemy.

The CJNG has carried out numerous attacks against the Mexican government, including:

The downing of a Mexican military helicopter in 2015, which killed 14 soldiers

The ambush of a convoy of Mexican federal police in 2016, which killed 18 officers

The attack on a police station in Jalisco in 2019, which killed 13 police officers

The CJNG has also been responsible for the assassination of numerous government officials, including mayors, judges, and prosecutors.

The cartel's attacks on the Mexican government have been motivated by a number of factors, including:

A desire to intimidate the government and prevent it from interfering with the cartel's operations

A desire to destabilize the government and create chaos

A desire to gain control of territory

The CJNG's attacks on the Mexican government have had a significant impact on the country. The attacks have undermined the government's authority, increased public fear and insecurity, and diverted resources away from other important priorities.

The Mexican government has taken a number of steps to counter the CJNG, including:

Deploying the military to combat the cartel

Extradition of CJNG members to the United States

Financial sanctions against the cartel

Cooperation with international law enforcement agencies

Despite these efforts, the CJNG remains a powerful and dangerous organization. The cartel has been able to adapt to the government's efforts to counter it, and it continues to carry out violence and criminal activity. The Mexican government will need to continue to adapt its strategies and increase its resources in order to effectively counter the CJNG.

The CJNG's threat to the Mexican government is a serious concern. The cartel's violence and its expansion into other countries make it a threat to regional stability. The international community must work together to support Mexico's efforts to counter the CJNG and prevent it from further destabilizing Mexico and the region.

For a more complete article on the CJNG, I refer you to MICHAEL ELLMER a specialist on them and a writer for Grey Dynamics:

https://greydynamics.com/cjng-out-with-the-old-in-with-the-jalisco-new-generation-cartel/




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