Is CJNG more powerful than Sinaloa?
Avery Gonzales
Published Mar 07, 2026
Is CJNG more powerful than Sinaloa?
As of 2020, the CJNG is generally considered by the Mexican government to be the most dangerous criminal organization in Mexico and the second most powerful drug cartel in the country after Cártel de Sinaloa.
How much money does CJNG have?
CJNG’s assets are thought to be worth over $20 billion. The successful rapid and violent rise of CJNG challenges Mexico’s capacity to govern and normalizes violence and corruption as a way of organizing power and order.
Who is the boss of Sinaloa Cartel?
Ismael Zambada
Ismael “El Mayo” Zambada
| Ismael Zambada | |
|---|---|
| Other names | Mayo, M-Z, Padrino, el Señor |
| Occupation | Leader of Sinaloa Cartel |
| Height | 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) |
| Predecessor | Joaquin Guzmán Loera |
Who is Sinaloa Cartel rivals?
The Sinaloa Cartel was believed to be linked to the Juárez Cartel in a strategic alliance following the partnership of their rivals, the Gulf Cartel and Tijuana Cartel.
What cartel was Pablo Escobar in?
The Medellin Cartel
The Rise Of The Medellin Cartel. The Medellin Cartel’s most famous member is probably Pablo Escobar. Known as the “King of Cocaine,” Escobar was also the wealthiest criminal in history, at one point raking in $2.1 billion in personal income in one year.
Who controls Tijuana?
Tijuana Cartel
| Areas predominantly controlled by the Tijuana Cartel shown in purple | |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1987 |
| Rivals | Sinaloa Cartel Los Cabos (CJNG cell in Baja California) Gulf Cartel Los Palillos (in San Diego/Chula Vista) Juárez Cartel Jalisco New Generation Cartel |
Who is El Mencho wife?
Rosalinda González Valenciam. 1996
Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes/Wife
While Rosalinda González Valencia, 58, is married to Nemesio “El Mencho” Oseguera Cervantes, who founded Mexico’s Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG), her own family background and business acumen have led her to stand accused of a slate of crimes in her own right.
Who is El Chapo’s wife?
Emma Coronel Aispurom. 2007
Joaquín Guzmán/Wife
Has Mayo Zambada been caught?
In the meantime, El Mayo remains on the DEA’s most-wanted list and, unlike the majority of his associates, he has never been arrested.
Who runs Los Zetas now?
Miguel Treviño Morales
| Miguel Treviño Morales | |
|---|---|
| Occupation | Leader of Los Zetas |
| Organization | Los Zetas |
| Known for | Drug trafficking, murder, money laundering |
| Height | 5 ft 8 in (173 cm) |
Is El Chapo alive?
El Chapo is now in prison but his name continues to be mentioned in pop culture conversations and policy debates about security issues in Mexico and the U.S.-led War On Drugs.
Who is still alive from Medellin cartel?
The cartel’s key members were Pablo Escobar, Jose Gonzalo Rodriguez Gacha, Jorge Ochoa and his brothers Juan David and Fabio. Jorge turned himself in to Colombian authorities in 1991 and served five years in jail. He currently lives in Medellin, Colombia.
