A sinister declaration has rippled through the digital space, sending chills down the spines of many. A video, dark in content and intent, reveals members of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG), a feared syndicate in Mexico, donning eerie Halloween masks and announcing a sweeping “purge.”
A Disturbing Message from Shadows
The tapestry of this grim message is woven with the imagery of masked men in military regalia, brandishing weapons, their eyes hidden but intent clear. Their spokesperson, a voice masked as much by the physical facade as by the menace it exudes, targets the residents of Teotihuacán and its neighboring regions. He coolly reels off the names of towns, marking them as points of impending terror.
The Voice of CJNG: Echoes of Intimidation
Without mincing words, he declares, “The valleys of Teotihuacán and its precincts are now under our shadow. We’re here, and we mean business. The purge has begun.” The weight of this declaration grows as his masked accomplices resonate his sentiment, all chanting in foreboding unity, “We are the true force behind Mr. Mencho.”
El Mencho: The Puppet Master
Steering the reins of CJNG is the enigmatic Nemesio Ruben Oseguera Cervantes, infamously known as El Mencho. His penchant for orchestrating ruthless acts has earned him an infamous spot on the most-wanted lists in both Mexico and the United States. Such is the demand for his capture that U.S. authorities have placed a staggering $10 million bounty on information leading to his arrest.
The Legacy of Drug Cartels
While the threats made by CJNG are fresh, the drug cartel landscape in Mexico has historical roots. Miguel Ángel Félix Gallardo, the godfather figure known as “El Padrino,” was instrumental in birthing this dark era. Founding the Guadalajara Cartel in the early ’80s, he etched an indelible mark on Mexico’s drug trade narrative, fostering ties that extended beyond the borders to the U.S.