The death of Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, alias “El Mencho,” caused instability in some of the territories controlled by the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) in Michoacán.
One of the municipalities witnessing the struggle for territorial control is Uruapan, Michoacán, where nearly a week after “El Mencho’s” death, multiple violent incidents related to organized crime were reported.
Gerardo “N,” alias “El Congo,” the alleged regional leader of the CJNG arrested on March 2 and linked to the murder of Carlos Manzo, confirmed that the armed attacks stem from the dispute over control of Uruapan.
According to Animal Político, “El Congo” stated that after the death of the CJNG leader, other criminal groups with whom they had alliances or cooperation, such as “Los Viagras,” “turned on them.”
Local media reported several armed attacks in Uruapan starting on Thursday, February 26. A total of 10 people were killed and two others wounded by gunfire.
On the night of Thursday, February 26, a security guard at the Patria Mía bar was shot and died on Friday at the Regional Hospital.
On Friday, February 27, armed men attacked a house and then set it on fire. On Saturday, February 28, another group attacked two people in separate incidents and set a taxi ablaze.
These events are believed to be related to the power struggle between the CJNG and its former allies, according to ‘El Congo’.
Omar García Harfuch, Secretary of Security and Citizen Protection (SSPC), revealed that he has identified those who could succeed ‘El Mencho’ as head of the CJNG.
“We have identified four strong leaders, two in particular, who could replace ‘El Mencho’ in the Jalisco Cartel, and they are already under investigation,” he commented on February 27.
The names of the “candidates” were not revealed, although Insight Crime considers several regional leaders or those with a relevant position within the criminal structure.
Among the profiles mentioned are:
Juan Carlos Valencia González, ‘El O3,’ stepson of ‘El Mencho.’
Audias Flores Silva, ‘El Jardinero,’ one of those in charge of negotiating the alliance with ‘Los Chapitos.’
Ricardo Ruiz Velasco, ‘Doble R,’ leader of one of the CJNG’s elite armed wings in Jalisco.
However, the effects of Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes’ death are yet to be seen, as violence could increase in the various territories where the group has a presence, as is happening in Uruapan.
Source: elfinanciero
