1. Recruitment Tactics 2. Why Recruits Are Killed 3. Mexican Government’s Weak Response 4. What the U.S. Can Pressure Mexico to Do 5. Sources for U.S. Agencies
CJNG: The Cartel That Devours the Economy of Jalisco, Michoacán, and Guanajuato.
Rancho Izaguirre: The Gateway to Hell in Mexico. Teuchitlan Jalisco. Education: In 2020, the illiteracy rate in the municipality was 4.27%. Health: In 2010, 34.2% of the population did not have access to healthcare services, affecting 3,577 people. Social Security: 61% of the inhabitants lacked access to social security in […]
Mexico Does Not Extradite, but Sends 29 Drug Traffickers to the U.S. at Request of the U.S. Government
Mexico’s Attorney General confirmed that the 29 drug traffickers requested by the United States were not extradited but sent to the U.S. at the request of the U.S. government. This decision was made by the security cabinet, not by President Claudia Sheinbaum. Omar García Harfush, Secretary of Security, stated that […]
The Hidden Threat of Terrorist Training Camps in Mexico
Recent investigations have revealed the existence of clandestine training camps in Mexico, operated by criminal groups such as La Familia Michoacana and Los Zetas. These camps, mainly located in Michoacán and Guerrero, provide paramilitary training, teaching recruits guerrilla warfare, explosives handling, and psychological indoctrination. This level of military-style preparation has […]
Terrorism: History, Impact, and Presence in Mexico
1. What is Terrorism? Terrorism is the use of violence for political, ideological, or religious purposes, intended to create fear among the population. According to the UN, terrorism encompasses criminal acts planned to provoke terror in society to influence government decisions or generate destabilization. 2. Origins of Terrorism Terrorism has […]
Sheinbaum at a Crossroads: The U.S. Move with ‘El Mayo’ Zambada
The recent letter from Ismael “El Mayo” Zambada has placed President Claudia Sheinbaum in a complex situation with serious political implications. In the document, the leader of the Sinaloa Cartel warns that if he does not receive support from the Mexican government, he will be sentenced to death in the […]
Land Seizures, Extortion, and Criminal Expansion
The cartels have carried out a campaign of violence and terror through out the Western Hemisphere that has not only destabilized countries of great importance to our national interests but has also flooded the United States with deadly drugs, violent criminals, and brutal gangs. The cartels control nearly all illegal […]
Shadows in the Network: When Organized Crime Takes Control of Your Security
Javier had always considered himself cautious with technology, but one night, something unsettling happened. His home security cameras moved on their own, shifting their gaze in unexpected directions. Neither he nor his wife had changed the settings. Was someone else controlling them? His suspicions were confirmed when he checked his […]
Cybersecurity and Artificial Intelligence: Trends, Threats, and Criminal Use
Artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing cybersecurity, both in defending against threats and in its use by cybercriminals and criminal organizations. Below are the main trends and concrete cases of how AI is being used in this field. 1. More Sophisticated AI-Driven AttacksCybercriminals are using AI to create more advanced attacks, […]
The Rise of AI in Cybersecurity: Between Defense and Crime
Artificial intelligence (AI) has become a double-edged sword in the world of cybersecurity. While companies use it to detect threats and automate responses, cybercriminals have found new ways to leverage it for increasingly sophisticated attacks. Below, we explore the main trends in AI usage for digital security. 1. More Sophisticated […]