That’s what I think is the most logical conclusion.
Cartel members are even living with judges in NM:
https://www.foxnews.com/us/ex-new-mexico-judge-wife-arrested-allegedly-harbored-illegal-tren-de-aragua-member-released-bond
Whatever happened to that judge and his wife that were harboring a Tren de Aragua gang member? They were according to the article facing up to 15 years in prison but were released on bail back in May.