The United States is not slowing down after the death of "El Mencho," continuing its mission to dismantle various drug trafficking organizations that operate across its border. Attention has turned towards members of the Sinaloa Cartel, particularly to the Arzate-García brothers, René and Alfonso, after charges were presented against them as alleged plaza chiefs in Baja California. The U.S. government has doubled the reward for information leading to their capture to $5 million.

René Arzate-García, known as "La Rana," and Alfonso Arzate-García, known as "Aquiles," have led operations in Tijuana for the past 15 years. Despite ongoing territorial conflicts, they have retained a stronghold in the region. Authorities assert that the brothers exploit political and police corruption while employing violence and forming strategic alliances to cement their influence in Tijuana, enabling them to maintain control over drug trafficking routes.

The consequences of the U.S.'s increased focus on capturing the Arzate-García brothers could escalate the conflict between rival drug factions in the region, potentially leading to more violence. This could also indicate a shifting strategy by U.S. authorities as they aim to eradicate the leadership of prominent drug cartels, addressing the flow of illegal drugs into the United States more aggressively.