The recent resurgence of the uncensored, full-length gore video known as ‘La Hormiga’ has sparked outrage and debate on social media, raising serious concerns about the dissemination of extremely violent and graphic content.

This video, which initially spread on Twitter and was replicated on multiple online platforms, sheds light on the brutality of the fight between cartels in Mexico.

Revealing the magnitude of the conflict between two of the most powerful criminal organizations in the country: the Jalisco Nueva Generación Cartel (CJNG) and La Familia Michoacana.

Full uncensored video of ‘La Hormiga’
The gory video, which shows the execution of a CJNG commander nicknamed ‘La Hormiga’ by hitmen from his rival group, illustrates the intense territorial competition for control of strategic regions such as Michoacán, Jalisco and Guerrero.

Although this material dates back to 2022, its recent reappearance on social media has intensified calls for reflection on the impact of violence and the normalisation of brutality in society.

Focusing on the characteristics of the video, it can be seen how ‘La Hormiga’ and a companion are killed at point-blank range with Barrett M82 50-caliber sniper rifles, after having been subjected to interrogation and forced to kneel in a rural area.

Although the exact details of the incident are still uncertain, it is believed that this act of violence is part of the dispute over territorial control in the regions of Aguascalientes and Zacatecas.

Where to watch the video for ‘El Hormiga’?
The images in the video for ‘La Hormiga’ are particularly disturbing, and viewing is not recommended for sensitive individuals.

Following the proliferation of this type of content, several digital platforms have implemented policies to restrict its dissemination.

Who was ‘El Hormiga’?
Fernando Flores García, known as ‘La Hormiga’, played a crucial role within the CJNG, overseeing operations in Aguascalientes and Zacatecas.

Despite his capture in January 2022 by federal and state forces, his execution at the hands of a rival group in the following months highlighted in the video reflects the incessant violence that characterizes organized crime in Mexico.