Recent operations against the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) and the barredora show a coordinated effort of national and international authorities to dismantle them, being that the Barredora is attributed that it operates in a subordination relationship or alliance with the CJNG in specific areas, as a regional cell under its influence.
However, Its structure is fragmented In factions that compete for territorial control, which generates internal conflicts and its weakening, which shows that intelligence, monitoring, international coordination and complementary strategies are required to reduce the capacity to recruit these organizations.
CJNG hit
Between the days September 22 and 26 From this year, the DEA (United States drug control) executed a coordinated operation in 23 field divisions in the US and in seven foreign regions against networks linked to the CJNG.
As a result, 670 alleged members or collaborators of the CJNG were arrested, along with large seizures:
- 92.4 kilograms of fentanyl powder.
- More than 1.1 million false pills.
- 6,062 kg of methamphetamine.
- 22,842 kg of cocaine.
- 33 kg of heroine.
- 244 Firearms.
- 18.6 million dollars in cash, in addition to assets for 29.6 million dollars.
The DEA insists that this operation will weaken not only the logistics of the cartel, but also your finances and distribution networks; Meanwhile, its maximum leader, Nemesio Rubén Oseguera “El Mencho”, is a fugitive. The United States maintains a reward of 15 million dollars for information that leads to its capture.
The barredora
“La Barredora” is a criminal group With strong presence in Tabasco and whose growth was marked by accusations of infiltration in functions of local government. His most visible leader was Hernán Bermúdez Requena, former Secretary of Security of Tabasco who was indicated to lead the organization while occupying said position.
Crimes such as express kidnapping, extortion, drug trafficking and organized crimeamong others. According to investigations, it had affections for internal divisions, dismantling operations and stepped captures since 2023.
These are the arrests and seizures that you have had:
- In September, Bermúdez was arrested in Paraguay and transferred to Mexico to respond to an arrest warrant for criminal association, extortion and express kidnapping.
- In Jalisco, Gustavo Botello “Viejón” was captured, identified as one of the group’s operational leaders. During this arrest, the authorities secured drugs, weapons and electronic equipment.
- Another blow occurred with the arrest of Ulises “N”, “El Pinto”, considered second in command of the Barredora.
In previous operations, the authorities They seized weapons, drugs, loaders and vehicles with theft report linked to Barredora activities; These catches and seizures helped weaken the group.
