Murder of witnesses: Temixco shakes revenge in Mexico's drug war!

Murder of witnesses: Temixco shakes revenge in Mexico's drug war!

Temixco, Mexiko - in Mexico the violence increased again when Morales and his wife were shot on Wednesday morning in Temixco, about a hundred kilometers from Mexico City. Investigators assume that the incident in conjunction with a statement against the son of one of the most powerful drug bosses in the country, Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, who is considered the head of the Jalalco Nueva Generación Kartells (CJNG). A bounty of $ 15 million (around 13.2 million euros) is exposed to Oseguera, also known as "El Mencho", since the US authorities classify it as one of the most dangerous figures in international drug trafficking. The CJNG is classified by the authorities as a terrorist association, which illustrates the complexity of the situation. Kleine Zeitung reports that revenge could be a possible motive for the killings.

The Jalalco Nueva Generación Kartell has become one of the most powerful drug organizations in Mexico in recent years. The violent dynamic between different cartels, including the formerly dominating Sinaloa cartel, led to a power vacuum that the CJNG could use. This resulted in brutal turf wars for control over drug routes and areas. The current activities of the CJNG are not only limited to Mexico; The cartel also has international connections, including drug dealers in Colombia and Peru. wikipedia points out that the group is responsible for significant acts of violence, including highly conflicts with rival groups such as the Zetas.

The spread of violence

Mexico's drug war left a bloody trace since President Felipe Calderón then declared in 2006 to start war against the cartels. According to ZDF , almost 450,000 people have been killed since then. Violence not only affected the tourism industry, but also led to massive displacements, especially in the states of Sinaloa and Chiapas.

The organized crime has expanded to different areas, including in addition to drug trafficking, as well as illegal trade in avocados and limes or the transport of migrants. The corruption in the political system is also evident, which is occupied by the early murder of Alejandro Arcos, the Mayor of Chilpancingo, which was sworn in a few months ago. His brutal end, just a few days after taking office, reflects the challenge that the Mexican government faces.

The current political leadership tries to counteract the escalating violence, with President Claudia Sheinbaum pursuing a security strategy that aims at de -escalation and prevention. Their approach also includes the increased use of the national guard as a military police force to counter extensive control through organized crimes.