A leader of the Los Reyes Cartel faction, Alfonso Fernández Magallón, is named as the head of the group and is under investigation regarding the expansion of CJNG operations in Michoacán.

The entities involved

• Jalisco New Generation Cartel →

  Mexican narco-terrorist organization and paramilitary group

  • Crime centers in the state of Jalisco, where the Jalisco New Generation Cartel operates in western Mexico during the 2026 FIFA World Cup.Sat 22:26
  • The Jalisco New Generation Cartel seeks drug routes through Ecuador, while the U.S. military coordinates operations with the Ecuadorian government.Sat 16:37
• Michoacán →

  state of Mexico

  • Felipe Calderón led the military deployment into Michoacán on September 1, 2026, as part of the ongoing war on drugs.Sat 04:35
  • Tropical Storm Polo is centered near Manzanillo and bringing heavy rain to several states in Mexico, including Colima, Jalisco, and Michoacán.Thu 04:28

Related events

• The Jalisco New Generation Cartel is operating in Zacatecas, Mexico, and is reportedly threatening military action against cartels in the region.Sep 4
• The Jalisco New Generation Cartel has been designated a narco-terrorist organization, with Juan Carlos Valencia González taking over leadership.Aug 17
• The Jalisco New Generation Cartel is implicated in major drug trafficking operations, including being accused of protecting the Sinaloa Cartel and being targeted under US foreign terrorist organization designations.Sep 10