David Saucedo
David Saucedo is a security expert who has critiqued the effectiveness of military involvement in addressing organized crime in Mexico. He argues that the military has historically been part of the problem rather than the solution, often leading to human rights violations and corruption, and advocates for a more comprehensive approach that includes international cooperation to tackle drug trafficking and related violence.
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David Saucedo compared the potential future violence in Mexico to the situation in Colombia during the 1980s.
México ante el riesgo de un escenario como el de Colombia en los 80 y la presión de Trump
Colombia· 2026-02-28
Expert David Saucedo discussed the origins of Oseguera Cervantes in the Milenio Cartel.
"El Mencho", del Cártel del Milenio al líder del CJNG
Mexico· 2026-02-27
David Saucedo is a Mexican analyst who explains the implications of El Mencho's death on the CJNG and regional security.
La muerte del Mencho no frena al CJNG y abre escenarios de tensión en la frontera con Guatemala
Guatemala· 2026-02-25
Security expert David Saucedo commented on the implications of power vacuums in Mexican drug cartels.
Hành trình trỗi dậy của CJNG - băng đảng bạo lực nhất Mexico
Vietnam· 2026-02-25
David Saucedo warns that power struggles within 'El Mencho's' Jalisco cartel could lead to nationwide violence.
was der Krieg für Mexiko bedeutet
Switzerland· 2026-02-25
Security expert David Saucedo expressed skepticism about the government's ability to protect World Cup visitors.
„Kriegsähnliche Situation“: Zweifel an WM in Mexiko wachsen
Luxembourg· 2026-02-25
Security consultant David Saucedo commented on the potential succession within the cartel after El Mencho's death.
Jutarnji list - Njih dvije su danas najopasnije žene na svijetu, svi se pitaju što će napraviti
Croatia· 2026-02-24
Security consultant David Saucedo commented on the potential succession within the cartel after El Mencho's arrest.
Jutarnji list - Njih dvije su danas najopasnije žene na svijetu, svi se pitaju što će napravitiCroatia· 2026-02-24David Saucedo expressed concerns about the potential for continued violence following El Mencho's death.
המאהבת, פשיטת הקומנדו - ומפלת "דיקטטור הסמים": כך נראו מתקפות הנקמה במקסיקו
Israel· 2026-02-24
David Saucedo, a security expert, warned that the death of 'El Mencho' could trigger a new wave of violence.
Μεξικό: Πώς οι Αρχές έφτασαν στα ίχνη του «Ελ Μέντσο»
Greece· 2026-02-24
David Saucedo is a Mexico City-based security expert who commented on the Jalisco cartel's line of succession.
Will the killing of El Mencho set off turf wars between Mexican cartels Jalisco and Sinaloa?
United States· 2026-02-23
David Saucedo warned that the death of 'El Mencho' could trigger a new wave of violence across Mexico.
Μεξικό: Χάος στους δρόμους μετά τον θάνατο του «Ελ Μέντσο» – Φόβοι για το κενό εξουσίας στα καρτέλGreece· 2026-02-23Analyst David Saucedo stated that El Mencho became the leader of the cartel through marriage to a relative of a previous leader.
Что известно о самом влиятельном наркобароне, убитом в Мексике — РБК
Russia· 2026-02-23
David Saucedo is a security consultant from Mexico City who warns of potential internal conflict within the cartel.
Jutarnji list - Stručnjak za sigurnost: Nasljednika nema, čeka nas totalni rat!Croatia· 2026-02-23
Public security analyst David Saucedo explained that El Mencho reached the cartel’s leadership through a strategy of diplomacy via marriage.
Who was Nemesio ‘El Mencho’ Oseguera Cervantes, the feared leader of Jalisco New Generation Cartel?United States· 2026-02-23
Security analyst David Saucedo expressed concerns about the potential for continued violence following El Mencho's death.
El Mencho Death: Who was 'El Mencho' and what's next for Mexico's fastest-growing cartel?
India· 2026-02-23
David Saucedo is a security expert who reported on the National Guard's involvement in crimes.
El Jalisco del Mencho, escribe Salvador García SotoMexico· 2026-02-07
He commented on the opaqueness of the National Guard and its protection of its members.
Guardia Nacional, al menos al menos 11 hechos delictivos en los que ha estado involucrada en los últimos mesesMexico· 2026-02-05
David Saucedo is a security expert who commented on the CJNG's role in the ongoing conflict.
México aprieta al CJNG de “El Mencho”; suman 21 detenidos, entre operadores y sicarios, en arranque de 2026Mexico· 2026-01-16
David Saucedo explains the evolution of organized crime in the region and its implications for Guatemala.
el nuevo mapa del crimen organizado que alcanza a GuatemalaGuatemala· 2025-12-19
David Saucedo discusses the insufficient security measures for the national road network.
Se disparó con AMLO asalto al transporte; se reduce en 2025Mexico· 2025-11-29
David Saucedo is an expert who highlighted that extortion is used by organized crime primarily against businesses.
Extorsión tiene de rodillas a los empresarios de México, acusa CoparmexMexico· 2025-11-15
David Saucedo, a specialist in security and organized crime, explains the increase in fuel thefts in states like Veracruz and Guanajuato.
El huachicol también viaja en tren; se duplica robo en seis añosMexico· 2025-11-09
David Saucedo expressed concern over the security strategy of allowing close contact with the public.
Mexico's president presses charges after sexual harassment on street
Kenya· 2025-11-06
David Saucedo is a security specialist who commented on the dynamics of cartel dominance in states.
El asesinato de un alcalde mexicano lleva a Sheinbaum a reforzar su estrategia anticrimen
Dominican Republic· 2025-11-05
Security consultant David Saucedo, who works with embassies and local authorities, suggests the cartels may not directly threaten the World Cup.
Electric shock car handles, wheels with pepper spray: Mexico's security firms prepare for 2026 FIFA World Cup | Football NewsIndia· 2025-10-22
David Saucedo is a security expert who commented on the extradition requests being 'merely cosmetic'.
México pide a EU extraditar “peces gordos”, analistas lo ven como “show político-mediático”; ¿a quiénes quieren de vuelta?Mexico· 2025-09-04
David Saucedo is an independent expert specializing in drug trafficking who commented on the potential plea deal for 'El Mayo'.
El Mayo, l’un des fondateurs du cartel de Sinaloa, s’apprête à collaborer avec la justice américaine
France· 2025-08-25
David Saucedo expressed concerns about Washington's political courtesy towards Mexico.
Falta de cortesía política de Washington llevó a Sheinbaum a rechazar acuerdo con la DEAMexico· 2025-08-21
David Saucedo mentioned that the United States had been seeking profiles of Mexican officials for collaboration.
DEA insiste que Proyecto Portero se realiza “en coordinación con nuestras contrapartes” en México; es para fortalecer "aplicación de la ley"Mexico· 2025-08-20