The operational structure of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) is currently undergoing a major reconfiguration following the death of its leader, Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, known as “El Mencho,” on February 22. According to reports from elfinanciero.com.mx, a wave of arrests and killings has drastically reduced the presence of the kingpin's most trusted lieutenants.
Security authorities believe the criminal group has lost fundamental figures essential to its operations. Reports highlight that the capture of the fallen leader's family members and direct collaborators has fundamentally altered the organization's internal hierarchy.
This power vacuum has paved the way for new profiles to emerge within the criminal syndicate. According to security analyses cited by elfinanciero.com.mx, control of the group is no longer concentrated under a single command linked to the former leader, but is instead being distributed among various operators with specific roles.
New Leadership and Structural Blows
The CJNG leadership has taken heavy hits through the capture of members of “El Mencho’s” inner circle. Among the most prominent figures removed from the scene is his son, Rubén Oseguera González, known as “El Menchito,” who was sentenced to life in prison in the United States.
The list of key figures also includes Cristian Fernando Gutiérrez Ochoa, “El Guacho,” the son-in-law of the deceased leader, and the extradition of Abigael González Valencia, alias “El Cuini,” who served as the group's financial operator. Additionally, the organization has been weakened by the arrest of Érick Valencia Salazar, “El 85,” a co-founder of the cartel.
Recent operations have added more names to the list of high-profile arrests, including José Luis Sánchez Valencia, “El Chalamán,” and Antonio Oseguera Cervantes, “Tony Montana,” the brother of Oseguera Cervantes. Also identified are Audias ‘N,’ “El Jardinero,” and César Alejandro, “El Güero Conta,” whose detentions have diminished the presence of trusted operators.
Currently, authorities suggest that financial control of the organization may now rest with Juan Carlos Valencia González, “El 03,” the stepson of Nemesio Oseguera. Within the current hierarchy, notable figures include Gonzalo Mendoza Gaytán, “El Sapo,” who is linked to the group's expansion, and Francisco Gudiño Haro, “La Gallina.”
Other operators who remain relevant in this new configuration include Carlos Andrés Rivera Varela, “La Firma,” and Ricardo Ruiz Velasco, “El Doble R.”
