Territorial conflict involving cartels in Chiapas, the municipal seat of San Cristóbal de Las Casas.

The entities involved

• Chiapas →

  state of Mexico

  • Migrants sought services through the National Institute of Migration in Tapachula, Chiapas.Mon 11:35
  • Workers are migrating from the states of Guerrero, Chiapas, and Oaxaca to the tourist destination of Los Cabos.Sat 02:56
• 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

Related events

• The Jalisco New Generation Cartel has been vying for control of the state of Zacatecas since January 1, 2026.Sep 1
• Cartel operations originating in Jalisco state of Mexico are driving border security policy discussions.Jun 30
• Cartels exploit porous border between US and Mexico, targeting Indian reservations in Arizona, with FBI involvement.Sep 3
• The Jalisco New Generation Cartel's criminal empire in Jalisco is linked to the Lázaro Cárdenas region and port construction.Aug 29
• Jalisco New Generation Cartel uses the Mexican market to evade import taxes.Aug 28