The Latest Breaking News from CJNG

MEET Panter Bélico, the Singer Threatened by the CJNG Who Performed Narco Ballads About 'El Mencho,' 'El Chapo' and 'El Mayo' at an Official Event in Chiapas

Mexican regional music artist Panter Bélico sang about some of Mexico's most notorious drug lords during an Independence Day celebration financed and organized by the municipal government of San Cristóbal de Las Casas, Chiapas. All about him.

Latin Times · Sep 18

Why Mexican cartels are increasingly using car bombs and other explosives

Drug cartels in Mexico are increasingly using car bombs and explosives in drones and roads

The Independent UK · Sep 4

Joint U.S.-Ecuador Operations Dismantle Los Lobos Drug Network Tied to Mexico's CJNG

Ecuadorian forces, backed by the U.S. DEA and SOUTHCOM, arrest 45 and destroy clandestine airstrips in major raids targeting Los Lobos and Los Choneros cartels.

Latin Times · Aug 27

Mexican Army Captures Los Reyes Cartel Boss at Center of $5 Million U.S. Manhunt

Mexican special forces have captured Alfonso Fernández Magallón, the leader of the Los Reyes Cartel who carries a $5 million U.S. bounty. Discover the full details behind this joint U.S.-Mexico operation, his international drug trafficking enterprise, and his connection to explosive drone attacks

Latin Times · Aug 6

Trump administration offers $25M reward for US citizen accused of leading top cartel

During the administration of President Donald Trump, $100 million in rewards was offered for various leaders of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel

The Independent UK · Aug 5

Beauty Influencer Shot Dead on TikTok Livestream After Split With Cartel Leader's Son, Prosecutors Claim

Mexican authorities have arrested a CJNG cartel member linked to the murder of influencer Valeria Márquez, who was killed during a livestream. The arrest highlights connections to her ex-partner

International Business Times UK · Aug 4

Cartel Boss Allegedly Had Beauty Influencer Assassinated During Livestream For Infuriatingly Mundane Reason

A romantic relationship gone wrong allegedly sits at the center of Valeria Márquez’s tragic passing.

Bored Panda · Aug 3

Man whose slain brother led Mexican cartel pleads guilty to drug charges in US

A man whose slain brother led one of Mexico’s most powerful and violent drug cartels has pleaded guilty to conspiring to traffic cocaine and methamphetamine into the U.S. Prosecutors say Antonio Oseguera Cervantes worked with his brother Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes, the drug lord known as “El Mencho” who was…

The Independent UK · Jul 31

Who Is Juan Carlos Valencia González, the Jalisco Cartel's Newly Confirmed Leader?

According to OFAC, Valencia González, also known as "El Pelón," leads the cartel alongside Gonzalo Mendoza Gaytán, also known as "El Sapo," and Audias Flores Silva, also known as "El Jardinero," who serve as his top lieutenants.

Latin Times · Jul 28

U.S., Mexico Announce Largest-Ever Financial Crackdown on Jalisco Cartel, Sanctioning 55 People and Businesses

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said sanctions are intended to deny CJNG "the resources it uses to traffic fentanyl, terrorize communities, and threaten American lives"

Latin Times · Jul 24