The death of drug trafficker Nemesio El Mencho Oseguera, leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG), unleashed a wave of violence in several states of Mexico. The clashes and retaliatory attacks left at least 74 dead. The government responded with a massive deployment of 10,000 military personnel to try to contain the road blockades, fires, and riots. The crisis reached tourist areas, affecting economic activity.
The logistics of the military deployment and the role of intelligence 🛰️
An operation of this scale requires complex logistical coordination. The rapid movement of troops and equipment to multiple hotspots of violence depends on encrypted communication systems and centralized management. The support from United States intelligence stands out, which likely included signals analysis (SIGINT) and geospatial surveillance to track the movements of criminal cells. This technological integration seeks to optimize the real-time response.
"El Mencho" takes eternal vacations and the country parties 🎉
With the leader absent, his most dedicated employees decided to show their commitment with a series of community events: an exhibition of burned cars, a road blockade workshop, and an express reform of the prison system. Hotels in Jalisco, grateful for the reduced influx of tourists, can now focus on local guests with bulletproof vests. A lesson in how a single change in leadership can invigorate the market.