De los Arellano Félix al CJNG: el uso de los “coches bomba” como arma de guerra por los cárteles mexicanos

On the night of Sunday, August 30, a vehicle packed with explosives detonated in front of the Municipal Police headquarters in Ojocaliente, Zacatecas. The attack resulted in 11 injuries and caused damage to 17 nearby properties, and local authorities have attributed the bombing to the Cártel Jalisco Nueva Generación (CJNG).

This incident highlights the historical and ongoing tactical evolution of Mexican drug cartels, marking a continuation of the use of car bombs as a weapon of war. The phenomenon traces a lineage from past organizations like the Arellano Félix cartel to contemporary groups such as the CJNG.