On 14 March 2025, in Ursulo Galvan, Chiapas, the National Guard and state police officers (Pakal unit) clashed with criminal members during an operation in the municipality. There was another operation and armed clash in Dr. Domingo Chanona (coded separately). During the two clashes that happened in the municipality of Villaflores, two criminal members were killed and another seven were arrested. Authorities suspected that the criminal members are part of the CJNG. 2 fatalities split over two events, 1 fatality coded here.

Summary

On March 14, 2025, the National Guard and state police clashed with CJNG (Jalisco New Generation Cartel) members in the Villaflores area of Chiapas state, Mexico. The operation resulted in 2 cartel members killed and 7 arrested, highlighting a high-risk situation with active organized crime activities in Chiapas state.

Supply-chain impact

• Increased agricultural transport risks: Chiapas state is a major Mexican production region for coffee, cacao, and bananas, with armed conflicts potentially affecting agricultural transport route safety
• Guatemala border logistics instability: Chiapas state borders Guatemala, creating potential for security concerns to spread along Central America connection transport routes
• Regional manufacturing operations disruption: CJNG influence expansion could indirectly impact maquiladora (bonded processing plant) operations and raw material procurement in Chiapas state
• Transportation cost increase pressure: Potential for private transport companies to pass on costs from route diversions and security enhancements due to increased security risks

Watch points

• CJNG force restructuring: Potential for retaliation following arrested members and trends in organized crime force changes within Chiapas state
• Government security operation intensification: Impact of Mexican government security enhancement measures in Chiapas state on logistics transport and potential checkpoint expansion