Gulf Cartel Leader's Alleged Son Apprehended by Authorities

Mexican authorities have arrested Alan Alexis "N", who is believed to be the son of El Contador, the alleged leader of the Gulf Cartel, and nephew of Osiel Cardenas Guillen, who was previously the head of the cartel. Another individual, Axel Alfredo "N", was also arrested alongside Alan Alexis. They were captured in Matamoros, Tamaulipas, by the Special Prosecutor's Office for Organized Crime on May 7.

According to leaked emails from the Secretariat of National Defense, Alan Alexis "N" is wanted by the US District Court for the Eastern District of Texas on allegations of money laundering and drug trafficking crimes. His father, El Contador, was granted a court-ordered suspension, halting his extradition process to the US, on April 26.

The Gulf Cartel is a criminal organization that has a significant presence in northeastern Mexico, and it is known for its involvement in drug trafficking, extortion, and other illegal activities. The cartel has been involved in numerous violent incidents, particularly in the state of Tamaulipas.

Recent Violence in Tamaulipas

In late April and early May, there were reports of blockades and violence by criminal groups in Tamaulipas. The authorities reportedly killed two people while trying to disperse a convoy of pick-up trucks, believed to belong to the Jalisco Cartel - New Generation. On May 3, authorities held a press conference where they discussed the recent incidents of violence. The governor of Tamaulipas, Américo Villarreal, indicated that there were splits within criminal groups, but he did not name any specific organization.

Sergio Hernando Chavez Garcia, head of the SSP of Tamaulipas, revealed in an interview that there are two factions of the Gulf Cartel that are involved in the violence: "Those who were friends are now enemies, the displaced are seeking to return to control their territory. They are Panthers versus Scorpions, both factions of the Gulf Cartel."

The recent violence in Tamaulipas has raised concerns about the security situation in the state and the broader region. Criminal groups have a significant presence in the area, and they have been known to engage in violent clashes with each other and with the authorities.

Conclusion

The arrest of Alan Alexis "N", the alleged son of El Contador, is a significant development in the ongoing fight against organized crime in Mexico. The Gulf Cartel has been a major player in the country's criminal underworld for many years, and it has been linked to a range of illegal activities, including drug trafficking, extortion, and human trafficking. The recent violence in Tamaulipas underscores the challenges that the authorities face in trying to curb the activities of criminal organizations in the region.