The Fragmentation of Power: How the Hunt for ‘El Mencho’ is Redefining Mexico’s Drug War Mexico’s drug cartels are notoriously resilient. But the recent, limited success against Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes, known as ‘El Mencho,’ leader of the Cártel Jalisco Nueva Generación (CJNG), isn’t a victory so much as a catalyst. While authorities claim progress, … Read more
Over 60% of extortion cases in Mexico now originate from just five states, a chilling statistic that underscores a rapidly deteriorating security landscape. While recent reports detail attempts to capture Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes, known as “El Mencho,” leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG), the more alarming revelation from General Ricardo Trevilla – … Read more
The Shifting Sands of Mexican Security: Beyond ‘El Mencho’ and the Rise of Decentralized Cartels Mexico’s recent operation targeting Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, ‘El Mencho,’ leader of the Cartel Jalisco Nueva Generación (CJNG), represents more than just the capture of a kingpin. It signals a fundamental shift in the landscape of Mexican organized crime – a … Read more
The Weaponization of Nostalgia: How Latin American History is Fueling Geopolitical Rhetoric In 2023, a seemingly offhand remark by Elon Musk – invoking the infamous phrase “Plata o Plomo” (“Silver or Lead”), historically associated with Pablo Escobar – ignited a diplomatic clash with Colombian President Gustavo Petro. This exchange, triggered by discussion of potential intervention … Read more