"The Gardener" Prunes His Own Roots: What's Behind the CJNG Cartel Leader's Downfall?
The recent capture of Audias Flores Silva, alias "El Jardinero" or "The Gardener," has dealt a significant blow to the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG), Mexico's most powerful and violent crime syndicate. The U. S.
government's decision to expand charges against this key player in the CJNG hierarchy is not just a response to Flores Silva's culpability, but also reflects the intricate web of politics and power struggles that have defined the CJNG's rise to prominence.