The Latest Breaking News from CJNG

CJNG + Los Chapitos: Mexico's Most Dangerous Narcos Are Signaling a Terrifying Alliance

A video shared across social media platforms this week has ignited alarm as it seems to be a public show of unity between two of the country's deadliest criminal organizations, the Sinaloa Cartel Los Chapitos and the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG).

Latin Times · Jun 10, 2025

Inside the Rise of El Sapo: The Shadow Successor to El Mencho, Mexico's Most Wanted Drug Lord

Qn both sides of the U.S.-Mexico border have intensified their focus on Hugo Gonzalo Mendoza Gaytán, known as "El Sapo" or "El 90." This is his story.

Latin Times · Jun 6, 2025

Sinaloa Cartel Controls Most Clandestine Drug Labs in Guatemala, Authorities Say

Guatemalan authorities say the Sinaloa Cartel, with support from local gangs, controls most of the clandestine drug laboratories in the country that produce synthetic drugs

Latin Times · Jun 2, 2025

Clash Between Navy and Jalisco Cartel Cell in Michoacán Led By 'El Yogurt' Leaves 12 Dead

Members of the Mexican Navy and other federal agencies clashed with alleged members of a criminal cell linked to the Cártel Jalisco Nueva Generación (CJNG), resulting in 12 deaths and nine arrests.

Latin Times · May 20, 2025

DEA Confirms Alliance Between Jalisco and Los Chapitos Cartels

The DEA has confirmed an alliance between the Cártel Jalisco Nueva Generación (CJNG) and Los Chapitos, a faction of the Sinaloa Cartel currently fighting for control in northern Mexico.

Latin Times · May 19, 2025

Mexican woman becomes first cartel suspect to be charged under new US terrorism law

Maria Del Rosario Navarro-Sanchez has also been accused of smuggling people, narcotics, cash, and weapons for CJNG cartel

The Independent UK · May 16, 2025

Mexican woman charged in US with supplying arms to ‘terrorist’ drug cartel

María Del Rosario Navarro, 39, accused of conspiring to provide material support to Jalisco New Generation cartel

The Guardian - US · May 16, 2025

Jalisco Cartel Leader 'El Doble R' Named Prime Suspect in Murder Of TikTok Influencer Valeria Marquez

A man known as "El Doble R" or "El Tripa" is believed to be the prime suspect in the killing of Valeria Márquez, a 23-year-old beauty influencer who was shot and killed May 13 while livestreaming on TikTok

Latin Times · May 15, 2025

Arrested Mexican Mayor Allegedly Disposed Human Remains, Worked With Cartel Leaders at Extermination Camp

Prosecutors claim José Ascensión Murguía Santiago met regularly with key figures of the Jalisco Cartel, including José Gregorio "El Comandante" Lastra and Gonzalo Mendoza Gaitán, known as "El Sapo."

Latin Times · May 6, 2025

Over 15 Arrested In Operation Targeting Cell Led By Former Jalisco Cartel Leader 'El Primo'

State and federal forces in Mexico arrested 17 individuals allegedly linked to a former Cártel Jalisco Nueva Generación (CJNG) ringleader

Latin Times · May 2, 2025