In this striking painting, dark silhouetted figures stand against a vibrant backdrop of a Spanish colonial or Mediterranean-style building. The architecture features a prominent white bell tower and an arched entryway bathed in warm orange and yellow light. The foreground figures appear to be armed, their weapons visible in their shadowed forms. The composition uses dramatic contrasts between the deep silhouettes and the luminous background, with a color palette that shifts from fiery oranges and reds to cool turquoise blues. Palm trees are visible against the twilight sky, suggesting a tropical or desert setting. The painting captures a moment of tension, with the armed figures positioned as if surveilling or securing the location, reflecting the title's suggestion of cartel presence in what appears to be a peaceful, historic setting.