Cártel Jalisco Nueva Generación
activecartelUS FTOOrigin: Jalisco, Mexico · founded 2010 · aka CJNG, Jalisco New Generation
Notes
Most expansionist Mexican cartel. Known for downing of military helicopters and use of armed drones.
Leadership
Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes ('El Mencho') — fugitive; $10M US reward.
Estimated strength
Estimated 19,000+ armed members; paramilitary tactics.
Primary activities
methamphetaminefentanylcocaineextortionfuel theft
Legitimate-industry exposure
USMCA tracker →- LimeCore· Extortion / piso
Tierra Caliente lime growers (Apatzingán, Buenavista) pay per-kilo piso; periodic stoppages spike US lime prices >40%.
- Agave / tequilaSignificant· Extortion / piso
Tequila distilleries and agave growers in Los Altos pay piso; some labels reportedly laundering.
- Auto partsSignificant· Cargo theft
Mex 15D and Mex 80 cargo-truck hijackings; CJNG operates dedicated theft cells targeting just-in-time auto-parts.
- Trucking / cargoSignificant· Cargo theft
Manzanillo→Bajío→border freight corridor; CJNG runs theft-rings targeting electronics, pharmaceuticals.