Jalisco

Treasury’s largest action against CJNG sanctions 39 individuals and 16 companies while identifying Juan Carlos González, alias Pelón, as El Mencho’s successor. The designations expose the relatives, trafficking cells, fuel thieves, front companies and professional money launderers that keep Mexico’s most powerful cartel operating through leadership losses and government pressure.

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The recent murder of the mayor of Uruapan, Carlos Manzo, has brought attention to the Álvarez Ayala family and their long history of involvement in both politics and criminal activities, particularly with the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG). From their connections with CJNG leader “El Mencho” to their control over drug trafficking and violent operations, the family has been a major player in the cartel’s expansion in the states of Jalisco, Guanajuato, and Michoacán. Despite some arrests, the Álvarez Ayala clan has managed to maintain their power and protect themselves with political ties and corrupt judges. The recent assassination of the Uruapan mayor and his efforts to combat the CJNG’s influence only further highlights the family’s deep involvement in the criminal structure of Tierra Caliente. Stay connected with Cartel Insider for more updates and exclusive content on topics like this.