The Cártel de Jalisco Nueva Generación (CJNG) continues to expand its territory in Mexico. This could increase violence next year, according to a report by ACLED (Armed Conflict Location & Event Data Project), which monitors conflicts worldwide.
The CJNG, led by Nemesio "El Mencho" Oseguera Cervantes, has consolidated its presence in key regions of the country. This has sparked clashes with other criminal groups, such as the Cártel de Sinaloa, which is facing an internal crisis following the capture of Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada.
The fragmentation of the Cártel de Sinaloa has caused a wave of violence in Sinaloa, Sonora, and Baja California. The factions are fighting for control of the territory and drug routes, which has increased homicides and violent crimes.
