Mexican authorities are currently conducting an investigation into a disturbing video that appears to depict members of a notorious drug cartel holding female bar hostesses at gunpoint. This shocking footage shows the cartel members extorting “protection money” from the women, forcing them to lie on the floor while they state their demands. One of the women can be heard desperately pleading with a gunman, begging him not to shoot and promising to comply with their demands.
The authorities in Mexico have expressed their concern over this video, which was shared on social media. It shows one of the gunmen holding a pistol to the head of a woman, forcing her to lie on the floor. The disturbing scene also reveals the gunman placing his foot on her shoulder as she begs for her life. The frightened woman repeatedly says, “Yes, yes, yes. Please don’t shoot. Please.”
In the video, the masked gunman identifies the owner of the escort business as belonging to the CJNG, the initials of the Jalisco New Generation cartel. These initials are also seen on the tactical vests worn by the gunmen. The video also includes the chilling demand that the women report to the cartel every week, although no specific amount of money they would be forced to pay is mentioned.
The Jalisco cartel is one of several groups involved in a violent turf war in the state of Guanajuato, which has the highest homicide rate in Mexico. Authorities in Guanajuato are currently analyzing the video to determine its authenticity and the location where it was recorded. However, at this time, they have no evidence to suggest that it was filmed in their state.
This terrifying incident highlights the expanding reach of drug cartels in Mexico, as they increasingly engage in extortion, kidnapping, and demanding protection money from various businesses, including immigrant smugglers. Last year, during the surge of individuals crossing the U.S.-Mexico border, some migrants were given bracelets that indicated which cartel had smuggled them and, in certain cases, their intended destination.
According to David Saucedo, a security analyst based in Guanajuato, drug cartels have now taken control over determining who has paid protection money and who hasn’t. They even use inspection-style stickers on vehicles, such as buses, that are frequently targeted for extortion.
“Some organized crime groups are distributing stickers to show who has paid, and who hasn’t,” Saucedo noted. He emphasized that the list of extortions continues to grow, encompassing a wide range of businesses. Even relatively less profitable businesses, such as tortilla shops, have fallen victim to violence for failing to comply with the cartel’s demands or for paying rival gangs instead. Despite the modest profit margins of tortillas in Mexico, these businesses have not been spared from the ruthless tactics of the cartels.
It is crucial for Mexican authorities to take strong action to combat the increasing influence and violent activities of these drug cartels. The safety and well-being of individuals, as well as the stability of businesses and communities, are at stake. This video serves as a wake-up call to the urgent need for comprehensive efforts to combat organized crime and protect innocent lives.
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