An operative of the Cartel Jalisco Nueva Generacion (CJNG) claimed that several in the criminal organization believe that its now former leader, known as El Mencho, was betrayed by a lieutenant now considered as a potential successor.
Speaking to specialized journalist Luis Chaparro, an unidentified operative said many within the criminal organization believe El Mencho was betrayed by Hugo Gonzalo Mendoza Gaytán, also known as "El Sapo" (The Toad) because they saw him arming himself before the surprise raid that ended in the drug lord's death. However, the operative added, the matter is not clear yet.
