Following the death of Nemesio Oseguera ‘El Mencho’, the U.S. announced a reward of up to $5 million for information leading to the capture of Arzate brothers, leaders of ‘Los Aquiles’, a faction of the Sinaloa Cartel operating in Tijuana, Baja California.
In the wake of Nemesio Oseguera 'El Mencho's' death, the U.S. government has intensified its efforts to dismantle drug trafficking organizations in Mexico. On February 26, the State Department announced a reward of up to $5 million for information leading to the arrest of René and Alfonso Arzate, known leaders of the violent group ‘Los Aquiles’, a faction of the Sinaloa Cartel based in Tijuana. Their organization has been implicated in serious crimes including money laundering and drug trafficking, which heightens the concern over drug-related violence in the region.
René Arzate, often referred to as 'La Rana', and his brother Alfonso, known as 'Aquiles', have been deeply entrenched in the drug trade for over 15 years and have gained notoriety for their involvement in the violence associated with the ongoing rivalry within the Sinaloa Cartel. This rivalry particularly escalates between the factions led by ‘Los Chapitos’, the sons of Joaquín ‘El Chapo’ Guzmán, and the group associated with Ismael 'El Mayo' Zambada. The U.S. government's financial incentive aims to prompt citizens to provide information that could aid in apprehending these leaders and reducing cartel-related violence.
The ongoing power struggle among these drug factions not only poses a significant challenge for Mexican authorities but also reflects the broader implications of U.S. involvement in combating drug trafficking. As the U.S. continues to offer rewards and collaborate with Mexican law enforcement, the violence in areas like Tijuana is likely to persist, complicating the efforts to establish law and order and showcasing the challenging dynamics of combating organized crime in the region.
