Carlos Andrés Rivera Varela

Carlos Andrés Rivera Varela, also known as La Firma, is identified as one of the key regional leaders within the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG), a criminal organization notorious for its violent activities and extensive drug trafficking operations. Following the death of the cartel's leader, Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, El Mencho, Rivera's role has become increasingly critical as the organization navigates potential power vacuums and succession struggles.