Mexico's CJNG spreads AI disinformation after El Mencho's death
Mexican authorities confirm CJNG narcotraffickers used AI-generated images to amplify chaos after military killed cartel leader El Mencho. Fake photos of Puerto Vallarta burning circulated 38,500+ times on social media. Analysts identify three disinformation groups tied to CJNG, including accounts that threatened fact-checkers. Security officials warn these tactics could inspire similar operations in other regions.
SOURCE: https://www.channelstv.com/2026/02/27/tiktok-disinformation-the-other-weapon-in-mexico-violence/