El mencho latest news
Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán's former partner, Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada García, also known as "El Mencho", is a Mexican drug lord and the leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG). Here are some of the latest news and updates about him:
Recent Arrests and Shootouts
- On February 14, 2023, Mexican authorities arrested 15 suspected CJNG members, including several high-ranking officials, in a series of raids in the states of Jalisco and Nayarit. El Mencho was not among those arrested.
- On January 24, 2023, a shootout between CJNG members and Mexican security forces left 10 people dead in the city of Guadalajara, Jalisco.
- On December 20, 2022, a CJNG leader was killed in a shootout with Mexican marines in the city of Tepic, Nayarit.
Drug Trafficking and Violence
- The CJNG is responsible for a significant portion of the drug trafficking and violence in Mexico, particularly in the states of Jalisco, Michoacán, and Guerrero.
- In 2022, the CJNG was involved in a series of violent clashes with rival cartels, including the Sinaloa Cartel and the Gulf Cartel, which resulted in numerous deaths and injuries.
- The CJNG is also accused of being involved in the production and distribution of fentanyl, a highly addictive and dangerous drug.
US- Mexico Cooperation
- In November 2022, the US Department of State offered a reward of up to $10 million for information leading to the arrest and conviction of El Mencho.
- In October 2022, the US Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) announced that it had seized over 1,000 kilograms of cocaine and other drugs in a joint operation with Mexican authorities, which targeted the CJNG.
- The US and Mexico have been working together to disrupt the CJNG's operations and dismantle its leadership.
El Mencho's Whereabouts
- El Mencho's whereabouts are unknown, but it is believed that he is still active in the drug trade and is hiding in a remote location in Mexico.
- In 2022, there were reports that El Mencho had been injured in a shootout with rival cartel members, but these reports have not been confirmed.
It's worth noting that the information about El Mencho's activities and whereabouts is often conflicting and subject to change. The Mexican government and law enforcement agencies have been working to disrupt the CJNG's operations and bring its leaders to justice, but the cartel remains a significant threat to public safety and national security in Mexico.