Recent Cartel Attacks In Guadalajara Are A Bad Sign For One Of Mexico's Economic Success Stories

On May 1 Mexico’s army announced the launch of Operation Jalisco, an initiative designed to confront the rising New Generation cartel that operates out of the Pacific Coast state that is famous for producing tequila. Cartel gunmen allegedly responded by shooting down an army helicopter, and burning cars to block avenues and disrupt traffic in Guadalajara, Jalisco’s capital city.