Jalisco New Generation Cartel

The Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) is a powerful and violent Mexican drug cartel. They are newsworthy due to their ongoing involvement in violent crimes and the Mexican government's efforts to combat them. Recent events, such as the mass shooting at a soccer field in Salamanca, Mexico, where gunmen killed 11 people and wounded 12, highlight the cartel's continued presence and activity in areas contested by rival groups. The Mexican government is under pressure, including from the US, to demonstrate progress in dismantling these criminal organizations. As part of these efforts, Mexico recently extradited 37 cartel members to the United States. The CJNG's activities and the government's response remain a significant issue for both Mexican and international security.