Authorities say 'The Gardener' was poised to succeed CJNG after 'El Mencho'
The Security Cabinet announced an anti-blockade operation following the capture of 'El Jardinero,' citing the need to prevent violence similar to that seen after 'El Mencho.' Authorities stated that 'El Jardinero' was preparing to take over the CJNG leadership. The capture is described as a major blow to the cartel's drug trafficking structure.
El Gabinete de Seguridad dijo que por la captura de 'El Jardinero' se activó un operativo antibloqueos en el Pacífico mexicano para evitar episodios de violencia como los ocurridos tras la muerte de 'El Mencho'. <p>El Gabinete de Seguridad confirmó que <a href="https://www.elfinanciero.com.mx/nacional/2026/04/28/cae-el-jardinero-uno-de-los-sucesores-de-el-mencho-en-el-cjng/" rel="noreferrer" target="_blank" title="https://www.elfinanciero.com.mx/nacional/2026/04/28/cae-el-jardinero-uno-de-los-su...