Overview
- Security Secretary Omar García Harfuch said officials have not detected a significant or alarming expansion or territorial control of the Venezuelan network in Mexico.
- Activity is concentrated in the central region with records in 11 federal entities and recent operations centered in Mexico City.
- Six alleged members were detained in recent raids, including Lesli Valeri “N” and Bryan “N”, identified respectively as a liaison over sexual exploitation payments and a financial operator who secured safe houses.
- Cases tied to the organization involve high-impact crimes such as sexual exploitation, feminicide, extortion and trafficking, with prosecutions underway and some early arrests already resulting in sentences.
- Authorities report the group relies on alliances with local structures such as Unión Tepito rather than operating with independent territorial control.