Zacatecas is facing a new surge in violence linked to the territorial dispute between the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) and the Sinaloa Cartel, organizations vying for control of strategic corridors for drug trafficking and other illicit activities. The state, which saw a significant reduction in homicides in 2015 compared to previous years, is now experiencing a resurgence of violence.
Zacatecas is facing a new surge in violence linked to the territorial dispute between the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) and the Sinaloa Cartel, organizations vying for control of strategic corridors for drug trafficking and other illicit activities. The state, which saw a significant reduction in homicides in 2015 compared to previous years, is now experiencing a resurgence of violence.