Rep. Dan Crenshaw, a Republican congressman from Texas, expressed his approval of a significant anti-cartel operation in which Nemesio Oseguera, known as 'El Mencho' and the leader of the Cartel de Jalisco Nueva Generación (CJNG), was killed. This event, announced by Mexico's Defense Department, marks a substantial achievement in the battle against the CJNG, one of the deadliest and most militarized drug cartels responsible for large quantities of fentanyl that enter the United States. Crenshaw characterized the CJNG as being on par with the Sinaloa cartel regarding its lethal operations and impactful drug trafficking networks.

During his appearance on 'Sunday Night in America,' Crenshaw delineated how the CJNG employs military-style tactics, equipping its members with advanced weaponry that includes RPGs, drones, and improvised explosive devices (IEDs). This militarization of cartel operations accentuates the escalation of violence associated with drug trafficking in the region. The congressman further remarked on the reaction from the cartel, as tourists in Puerto Vallarta reported being caught in retaliatory actions following 'El Mencho's' death, underscoring the ongoing dangers posed by these criminal organizations even to civilians.

Crenshaw's remarks reflect growing concerns within U.S. political discourse about the relationship between Mexico's drug cartels and the fentanyl crisis in the United States. His emphasis on viewing the CJNG as a 'terrorist insurgency' may shift how policymakers approach the issue of drug trafficking and related violence, potentially influencing future collaboration strategies between Mexico and the U.S. in combating this escalating security threat.