An influence struggle is underway after the death of cartel boss ‘El Mencho’ to see who will take over the Jalisco Latest Generation Cartel.
‘El Mencho’, whose real name is Nemesio Ruben Oseguera Cervantes, was killed within the western state of Jalisco this weekend, sparking widespread mayhem in Mexico.
There could possibly be some infighting for who takes the title of cartel leader after the death of the scary cartel leader.
His son, Ruben Oseguera Gonzalez – or ‘El Menchito’ – is in an American prison. El Mencho only has one other son and a stepson, each of whom are said to lack the experience needed to go up the criminal sect.
‘La Jefa’ – which translates to ‘the boss’ – is Rosalinda González Valencia, 63, the ex-wife of El Mencho, and is believed to be within the fray of developments as a result of her ongoing role within the cartel.
El Mencho, who shares three children together with his ex-wife, had been linked to other romantic partners after his split from Valencia in 2018.
One among these children is Jessica Johanna Oseguera Gonzalez – often known as ‘La Negra’, who has previously been jailed for money laundering.
Each Jessica and her mum have kept lower profiles after being jailed briefly for laundering money for the cartel.
Now, there are suggestions that Valencia could possibly be poised to take over the Jalisco Latest Generation Cartel, given her a long time of experience in money laundering and her work alongside her ex-husband.
Valencia was no stranger to the world of crime, being the niece of cartel leader ‘El Maradona’, who founded the Milenio cartel – which eventually split to form what’s now often known as the Jalicso Latest Generation Cartel.
If ‘La Jefa’ and her daughter, ‘La Negra’, join forces, they may grow to be a number of the strongest ‘narco queens’ in Mexico.
Valencia is assumed to have been the financial brains of the Jalisco Latest Generation Cartel, pouring dirty money into shell firms and hospitality ventures to cover up illicit profits.
But a female leader of such a militarised and fractured cartel is likely to be unlikely.
Yesterday, Mexico City-based security consultant David Saucedo told CNN: ‘It’s likely that certainly one of 4 or five top commanders will emerge as the subsequent leader.’
Formed in 2009, the CJNG has grow to be known for its aggressive tactics and attacks on the military, including on helicopters.
The heavily armed group became pioneers in launching explosives from drones and installing mines in turf wars.
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