The Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) is currently reeling from the death of its notorious leader, Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, commonly known as 'El Mencho', during a military operation in Mexico. This event has spurred concerns over a potential rise in violence as the cartel, recognized as one of the most powerful and violent criminal organizations in the world, attempts to reorganize its hierarchy and operations. The power vacuum created by El Mencho's death may lead rival factions to vie for control, increasing the risk of violent confrontations in various regions of Mexico.

Over the last decade, the CJNG has transformed into a formidable criminal enterprise, surpassing historically dominant gangs like the Sinaloa Cartel in terms of influence and reach. The cartel boasts control over a significant portion of the drug trade in Mexico, dealing primarily in heroin, cocaine, methamphetamines, and fentanyl aimed at the United States, which poses a substantial public health crisis. Furthermore, authorities highlight the cartel's expansionary tactics, as they have opened markets for methamphetamines in Europe and established connections with drug trafficking organizations in Asia.

The implications of the CJNG's current situation are profound for both Mexico and the international community. A disorganized cartel could result in escalated violence not only domestically but internationally as well, with ramifications for drug trafficking routes and drug-related crime rates globally. As officials brace for possible upheaval in the wake of El Mencho's death, the future of the CJNG and its operations looms uncertain, prompting calls for renewed strategic law enforcement approaches to combat its influence effectively.