The Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG), considered the most powerful cartel in Mexico, has entered a phase of reorganization after the recent death of its leader, Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, also known as 'El Mencho', during a Mexican Army operation. This transition raises concerns about a possible increase in violence as rival factions may attempt to fill the power vacuum left behind.

In under ten years, the CJNG has transformed from a regional crime group to a dominant force in the drug trade, surpassing even historically powerful organizations like the Sinaloa cartel. The CJNG's operations span across the Americas and focus primarily on trafficking heroin, cocaine, methamphetamine, and fentanyl into the United States. This expansion highlights their significant role in the international drug trade and their growing influence.

Additionally, the CJNG is implicated in the distribution of amphetamines in Europe and has established links to drug trafficking in Asia. The cartel's extensive operations contribute to ongoing violence and instability within Mexico, as well as in the broader international drug landscape as authorities work to combat its far-reaching impact.