Veracruz, Mexico – This video is showing members of Grupo Operativo Barredora, a criminal group linked to drug lord Ismael “Mayito Placo” Zambada, interrogating and executing a suspected Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) plaza boss.
The captive, said to oversee CJNG operations in Nanchital, Agua Dulce, and Las Choapas, reportedly confessed to fuel theft from a local ranch during the interrogation.
Grupo Barredora claimed responsibility for the killing, stating they have moved into Veracruz to eliminate CJNG’s presence. The group accuses CJNG of destabilizing the region through extortion, kidnapping, and violence against civilians, positioning themselves as defenders of public safety.
Video Translation:
Sicario: What’s your name?
Captive: Juan Carlos Santiago Cocuyo.
Sicario: Who do you work for?
Captive: I work for Lobo Veracruz.
Sicario: What role do you play within the cartel?
Captive: I am the plaza boss for the towns of Nanchital, Agua Dulce and Las Choapas.
Sicario: What’s your moniker?
Captive: El Goku.
Sicario: Who supports you guys?
Captive: Elvis Ventura supports us with armament and we in turn provide him with security. Along with this we also remove whoever stands in the way or hinders him for his campaign.
Sicario: Where are you guys getting your stolen fuel from?
Captive: Land owner Jorge Payro allows us to get it from his ranch.
Sicario: This goes out to the citizens in the southern region of Veracruz. We’ve come here to put an end to the extortions, kidnappings, and the murders of innocent civilians that the Jalisco cartel causes day after day. With all due respect our intention isn’t to cause panic within society but to assure your peace of mind. This will be the fate of the Jalisco operatives and merchants who supports this organization. This especially goes out to you Ramon Ortiz, Carlos Soto, and Elvis Ventura. Stop going against the grain. The only ones in charge here are the absolute Mayiza mob. Grupo Barredora.
