On the Radar: El Mencho’s Capture – Gamechanger or Business as Usual?
Will the killing of Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, alias “El Mencho,” the head of the Jalisco Cartel New Generation, end the…
Breaking Analysis: What Does the Killing of ‘El Mencho’ Mean for Mexico’s Drug War?
InSight Crime Investigator Victoria Dittmar and Co-Director Steven Dudley discuss how the killing of CJNG leader Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, alias…
How CJNG Control Works in Guadalajara, With or Without El Mencho
In a matter of hours, gunmen paralyzed the city of Guadalajara, a major economic hub of some 5 million people,…
5 CJNG Hotspots to Watch After El Mencho’s Killing in Mexico
The Jalisco Cartel New Generation, one of Mexico’s most powerful criminal organizations, was dealt a heavy blow on February 22…
CJNG Violence After the Killing of ‘El Mencho’: Power Play or Last Gasp?
The government’s killing of “El Mencho” on February 22 provoked a spasm of violence by his cartel that has been,…
What’s Next for Mexico’s CJNG After the Killing of ‘El Mencho’?
Mexico’s underworld could experience far-reaching changes after the killing of Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, alias “El Mencho,” the leader of the…
US Sanctions in Latin America Have Increased. But Can They Be Enforced?
The US Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is unleashing a wave of sanctions on drug traffickers and…
Will the US Send Alleged Fuel Smugglers to Mexico?
The Mexican government has requested the extradition of several US citizens accused of colluding with organized crime groups to smuggle…
On the Radar: Violence from Gangs and Governments Rules the Region
Gang massacres in Mexico, more hardline measures against drug-related violence in Ecuador, and legal action from the victims of Trump’s…
GameChangers 2025: Top Criminal Newsmakers This Year
In a year that saw a dramatic reset to the fight against the drug trade and organized crime in the…