### Deadly Clash in Nayarit: CDS vs CJNG, Confirms President AMLO
An intense armed confrontation between criminal groups on September 12, 2024, in “Las Antenas” area, located in Huajicori municipality, Nayarit, has resulted in the death of at least 11 individuals. According to local reports, the presumed criminals were equipped with tactical gear and military-style clothing.
State public safety authorities have initiated the process of collecting evidence and removing the bodies to advance the investigation. The State Public Security Secretariat (SSP) has stated that forces from the State Police, the National Defense Secretary (SEDENA), the National Guard, and the Criminal Investigation Agency (AIC) from the State Attorney General’s Office (FGE) have ramped up joint operations in the area to safeguard local residents.
“The State Government of Nayarit reaffirms its steadfast commitment to ensuring the safety of both Huajicori and the entire state territory. We are working closely with federal forces to combat criminal activities that threaten our communities’ peace and well-being,” the SSP proclamation stated.
On September 13, 2024, President Andrés Manuel López Obrador (AMLO) confirmed having met with Miguel Ángel Navarro Quintero, the current governor of Nayarit, the previous day. During a morning press briefing from the National Palace, the president asserted that the clash likely involved factions of the Sinaloa Cartel (CDS) and the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG).
“In a community, a group was murdered in a camp; that happened yesterday morning, and today, these are the 11. We’ve been experiencing confrontations in Huajicori, which is in Nayarit, over the last three to four days with two groups fighting,” AMLO explained.
“It’s Jalisco against Sinaloa; in Nayarit, it’s Sinaloa and Jalisco involved, not the hardworking people of these states but the gangs bearing these names,” clarified the president, sidestepping questions on whether additional armed forces would be dispatched to Nayarit.
“The governor was with me yesterday and also spoke to the Secretary of Defense [Luis Crescencio Sandoval González], focusing on the northern part of Nayarit. We are vigilant and addressing the situation; we need to be very objective,” the president emphasized.
### Latest Developments on the Clash in Nayarit
#### Surge in Armed Conflicts Between CDS and CJNG
In the wake of the recent deadly clash in Nayarit, additional details have come to light indicating an escalation in hostilities between the CDS and CJNG. Mexican security forces are intensifying their operations to neutralize the violent activities that have caused widespread fear in the region.
According to **National Public Security Commissioner** reports, several high-ranking cartel suspects have been apprehended in the past month, leading to these retaliatory and preemptive attacks between the rival factions. High-profile cartels continue to clash over drug trafficking routes and territorial control.
Local communities have expressed alarm over the increasing presence of heavily armed groups, urging federal and state authorities to adopt more stringent measures to curtail violence and ensure the safety of civilians.
Additionally, the **Mexican Senate** is currently reviewing new legislation aimed at bolstering regional security measures, with a specific focus on key conflict zones like Nayarit. The bill proposes increased funding for local law enforcement, strengthening collaboration with federal troops, and integrating new technologies in surveillance and intelligence gathering.
The upcoming days remain critical as national and state authorities monitor the situation closely, hoping to restore peace and stability in the afflicted areas.