Actor Profile: The Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG)
The Jalisco New Generation Cartel is a powerful Mexican criminal group involved in drug trafficking and violent territorial control.
Staff
Sandra Pellegrini
Senior Analyst, Latin America & the Caribbean
Sandra is ACLED’s Latin America & the CaribbeanSenior Analyst. In this capacity, she conducts and coordinates analysis, oversees the accuracy of conflict trends in the region, and serves as the main point of contact for partnerships and external engagement for Latin America and the Caribbean.
Sandra has been with the organization since 2018, first starting as a researcher and supporting the expansion of ACLED’s coverage in Latin America, Eastern Europe and Central Asia. Prior to joining ACLED, Sandra has worked with international organizations in the field of conflict prevention and minority rights, and held several positions in the non-governmental organizations sector with experience in Bolivia, Chile, Haiti, and Honduras.
Sandra holds an International Master in Russian, Central and East European Studies from the University of Glasgow and a Master of International Relations from KIMEP University Almaty. Her areas of research include political violence in Latin America, non-state actors, and organized crime dynamics.
Spoken languages: English, French, Spanish Timezone: Central European Time - CET
Content by this author
Political Repression in Cuba Ahead of the 2023 Parliamentary Elections
Analysis of political repression in Cuba ahead of the 2023 parliamentary elections.
Conflict Watchlist 2023: Haiti
Expanding gang activity compounds political instability; violence and fatalities escalate.
Political Violence During Brazil’s 2022 Presidential Runoff
Analysis of political violence in Brazil's 2022 presidential runoff.
Political Violence During Brazil's 2022 General Elections
Discusses political violence in Brazil during the 2022 general elections and the polarization of the electorate.
10 Conflicts to Worry About in 2022: Haiti | Mid-Year Update
Haiti faces intensified gang violence amid ongoing political instability, leading to civilian insecurity.
10 Conflicts to Worry About in 2022: Colombia | Mid-Year Update
The page discusses the widespread violence in Colombia amidst recent political changes and the challenges faced by President Gustavo Petro.
10 Conflicts to Worry About in 2022: Haiti
High risk of intensifying gang violence amid political instability in Haiti.
Past events
Webinar | How the Sinaloa Cartel rift is redrawing Mexico’s criminal map
Watch the recorded webinar examining how the fallout of the Sinaloa Cartel dispute has set off a broader realignment of criminal groups in Mexico and opened up opportunities for new conflicts in contested territories.
