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Narcomanta threatens State Prosecutor Following Drone and Explosives Attack in Jalisco, Mexico
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Published October 19, 2024, at 09:32:57 AM PDT
Updated as needed to reflect new developments.
A threatening message, known as a narcomanta, allegedly signed by the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG), was displayed on Saturday, October 19, 2024, targeting the State Prosecutor of Jalisco, María Elena Andrade. This follows a coordinated attack on facilities of the State Attorney general’s Office (FGE) on October 15, 2024, involving the use of drones and explosives. the narcomanta was placed near the state border, escalating tensions in the region.
Background: The Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG)
The CJNG, founded in 2009 by Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes (“El Mencho”), has rapidly become one of the most powerful and violent drug cartels in Mexico. The Council on Foreign Relations notes the CJNG’s distinct characteristic of being more technologically sophisticated than many of its rivals, frequently employing tactics like the use of drones, improvised explosive devices (IEDs), and social media for intimidation and propaganda. The cartel’s power base is in Jalisco, but its influence extends across Mexico and increasingly into the United states.
The CJNG is involved in a wide range of criminal activities, including drug trafficking (methamphetamine, cocaine, heroin, fentanyl), extortion, kidnapping, and human trafficking. Its aggressive expansion has led to conflicts with other cartels, contributing to the high levels of violence in Mexico. Insight Crime provides a detailed profile of the CJNG’s operations and structure.
The October 15th Attack on the FGE
On October 15, 2024, the facilities of the State Attorney General’s Office (FGE) in Jalisco were targeted in a coordinated attack.Reports indicate that drones were used to drop explosive devices onto the premises. The Associated press reported that while no fatalities were reported,the attack caused significant damage to the buildings and prompted a heightened security response.
Authorities are investigating the attack and have not yet released a full assessment of the damage or the specific motives behind it. Though, the timing and nature of the attack, coupled with the subsequent narcomanta, strongly suggest a direct challenge to the state government and its law enforcement agencies.
The Narcomanta and its Implications
The appearance of the narcomanta targeting State Prosecutor María elena Andrade represents a significant escalation in the conflict. Narcomantas are a common tactic used by cartels to intimidate officials, issue threats, and claim responsibility for attacks. Vice News has extensively covered the use of narcomantas as a form of cartel communication and psychological warfare.
The threat against Andrade specifically suggests the CJNG is retaliating against the FGE’s efforts to disrupt its operations. It also