Maria Del Rosario “Chayo” Navarro Sanchez, a woman accused of being a key operator for Cartel Jalisco New Generation (CJNG), has been charged with providing material support to a terrorist organization, marking the first ever terror charge related to CJNG.
Key Points
Maria Del Rosario Navarro Sanchez charged with providing material support to CJNG
CJNG designated as a foreign terrorist organization by the U.S. Department of State
Navarro accused of involvement in human smuggling, drug and cash smuggling for CJNG
Pros
Terror charge highlights the violent activities of CJNG
Increased focus on combating criminal organizations
Cons
Possible escalation of violence from CJNG in response to the charges