The promise Los Chapitos made to “El Mencho” in exchange for protection

Criminal organizations operate unhindered due to the alliances they have formed. A few months ago, two powerful, bloodthirsty, and potentially expansive criminal groups emerged: Los Chapitos and the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG).

As a desperate measure following the arrest of Ismael “El Mayo” Zambada, Los Chapitos turned to their adversary and secured his protection.

The risky move for Joaquín Guzmán Loera’s sons included protection, distribution of weapons, and tactical equipment from the CJNG in exchange for Los Menores allowing “El Mencho”‘s people to traffic cocaine through their routes.

According to the American newspaper The Wall Street Journal, the move ultimately turned “El Mencho” into the world’s largest drug trafficker.

In December, “El Mencho” met in Nayarit with a high-ranking official of Iván Archivaldo Guzmán, leader of Los Chapitos.

During this meeting, it was agreed that the CJNG would provide weapons, money, and fighters in exchange for access to smuggling routes and border tunnels controlled by the Sinaloa Cartel. Prior to this agreement, the CJNG paid high fees for the use of these tunnels. As a result, Los Chapitos maintained control of the fentanyl, while “Mencho” retained control of cocaine and methamphetamine trafficking.