Jalisco cartel

A mayor in Mexico's Morelos state was fatally shot, marking the 14th city leader killed since President Claudia Sheinbaum took office in 2024. Under her predecessor, 26 mayors were murdered over six years, with an academic noting cartels increasingly control regional governments and a politician warning they are left to confront organized crime alone. The US announced a major crackdown on the Jalisco cartel.

The U.S. is targeting Juan Carlos Gonzalez, known as 'Pelon,' a California-born leader of the Jalisco cartel. He is the stepson of Nemesio Oseguera, also known as 'El Mencho,' who was injured in a military sweep and later died.

A Canadian individual received a threatening extortion message from someone claiming to be part of the Jalisco cartel, demanding $2,000 and threatening them and their family. The message included an extremely graphic image intended to intimidate the recipient into paying.

Jalisco cartel boss Audias Flores Silva, also known as 'The Gardener', was arrested by Mexican Navy special forces based on information from U.S. agencies. The operation led to his capture. He is facing U.S. charges.

Jalisco cartel boss Audias Flores Silva, also known as 'The Gardener', was arrested by Mexican Navy special forces based on information from U.S. agencies. The operation led to his capture. He faces U.S. charges.

Mexican special forces captured 'The Gardener', a top leader of the Jalisco cartel, after tracking him down and finding him hiding in a ditch. The operation highlights successful law enforcement efforts against organized crime.