Drug trafficking, money laundering, tourism, extortion, mining and fuel theft: the financial muscles of the CJNG

Drug trafficking and territorial control were the seeds, but the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) is far from being a criminal organization solely dedicated to drug trafficking, extortion, and contract killings. With a franchise model, the empire of Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, alias El Mencho, extends to activities ranging from mineral trading to entertainment services that […]

BREAKING NEWS. Authorities hand over the body of ‘El Mencho’, leader of the CJNG cartel killed by the Army

This Saturday, the Attorney General’s Office (FGR) reported that the body of Rubén Nemesio Oseguera, alias “El Mencho,” was released to his family after genetic testing confirmed his identity and following the completion of the corresponding legal protocols. The FGR issued a statement, which was disseminated through the agency’s official social media accounts. Around midday, […]

Guatemala and Chiapas join forces to prevent measles

Health authorities from the Mexican state of Chiapas and Guatemala presented the Border Measles Prevention Strategy, which includes simultaneous actions on both sides of the border to interrupt the chain of transmission of the virus. Omar Gómez Cruz, Secretary of Health for Chiapas, said that a sanitary cordon is being established through brigades and vaccination […]

Members of the National Guard killed in an operation against “El Mencho” were buried in Chiapas; their coffins were draped with the flag.

The three members of the National Guard (GN) who died during the operation against Rubén Oseguera Cervantes, alias “El Mencho,” were laid to rest in the municipalities of Cintalapa, Copainalá, and Pichucalco. The agents’ bodies were buried in recent hours in the municipalities where they were from. Their remains arrived at the Ángel Albino Corzo […]

The number of femicides in Oaxaca has reached 303 in the last three years; organizations warn of a crisis of femicidal violence.

The Consortium for Parliamentary Dialogue and Equity reported that 303 femicides have been perpetrated in the last three years in municipalities across the various regions of the state of Oaxaca, reflecting a crisis of femicidal violence “that is neither stopped nor addressed with real urgency.” The most recent crime, they mentioned, is the femicide of […]

The best of craft beer in Sonora is awarded

The fifth edition of the competition concluded with the awards ceremony, following several days of tastings, evaluations, and interaction among producers and enthusiasts. The event celebrated the creativity, quality, and diversity of craft beer in its various categories, solidifying its position as a meeting place for the beer community. “I want to thank everyone who […]