TDThe attached video shows a heavily armed Cártel Jalisco Nueva Generación (CJNG) drug cartel militia in Mexico.
The group was founded by Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, also known as “El Mencho”
The Mexican military is currently battling the heavily armed CJNG cartel, widely considered the most powerful and dangerous criminal organization in Mexico.
See video footage of CJNG arsenal below:
About Cártel Jalisco Nueva Generación (CJNG)
Cártel Jalisco Nueva Generación (CJNG) is one of Mexico’s most powerful and violent transnational criminal organizations.
It emerged in the early 2010s and rapidly expanded to become a dominant force in Mexico’s drug trade and organized crime landscape.
Origins and Leadership
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Founded: Around 2010
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Origin: Split from the Milenio Cartel after internal conflicts
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Founder/Leader: Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, also known as “El Mencho”
CJNG grew aggressively during the fragmentation of older cartels following Mexico’s intensified anti-drug operations in the mid-2000s.
Core Criminal Activities
CJNG is involved in a diversified criminal portfolio, including:
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Drug trafficking (methamphetamine, cocaine, heroin, fentanyl)
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Synthetic drug production, especially meth and fentanyl
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Arms trafficking
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Fuel theft (huachicol)
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Extortion and kidnapping
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Human trafficking
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Money laundering
The cartel is particularly known for large-scale methamphetamine production and fentanyl trafficking into the United States.
Geographic Reach
CJNG operates across:
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Most Mexican states
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Major trafficking corridors to the United States
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International networks in Central America, South America, Europe, and parts of Asia
U.S. authorities classify CJNG as one of the most significant foreign criminal threats.
Tactics and Violence
CJNG is known for:
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Highly militarized tactics
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Use of armored vehicles (“narco-tanks”)
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Public displays of force in propaganda videos
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Direct confrontations with Mexican military and police
The group has been linked to high-profile attacks, including ambushes on security forces and coordinated assaults on state infrastructure.
Government Response
Both Mexican and U.S. authorities have:
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Imposed sanctions
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Offered multimillion-dollar rewards for information leading to the capture of its leadership
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Designated CJNG as a major transnational criminal organization
“El Mencho” remains one of the most wanted drug traffickers globally.
CJNG continues to be a dominant force in Mexico’s organized crime environment, competing violently with rival cartels such as the Sinaloa Cartel for territorial control.
