TOXIC. During the inspection of the container seized with mercury, specialists of the Peruvian customs agency had to shield themselves from the harmful effects of this chemical.

Mercury trafficking by the Jalisco New Generation Cartel: links to Peruvian company under investigation

Mercury trafficking by the Jalisco New Generation Cartel: links to Peruvian company under investigation

An investigation by OjoPúblico and El Universal reveals unknown details about CJNG's involvement in mercury trafficking for illegal mining.

TOXIC. During the inspection of the container seized with mercury, specialists of the Peruvian customs agency had to shield themselves from the harmful effects of this chemical.

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Following the death of its leader, Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes, alias El Mencho, on February 22 during a police operation, the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) unleashed a wave of violence in several cities in Mexico. An investigation by OjoPúblico and El Universal —after accessing court documents and analyzing customs data— reveals unknown details about the criminal organization's involvement in mercury trafficking for illegal mining in the Amazon. A company in Peru is being targeted by the public prosecutor.

Aaron Wörz
Aaron Wörz X-Twitter@aaronwoerz aaron@ojo-publico.com
Miriam Ramírez
Miriam Ramírez X-Twitter@MiriamRmz86 miriam.ramirez@eluniversal.com.mx

1 Marzo, 2026

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