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Mexico's 'El Mencho', Leader of Jalisco Cartel, Killed in Military Operation

Published February 23, 2026, 09:12
Mexico's 'El Mencho', Leader of Jalisco Cartel, Killed in Military Operation

Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, known as 'El Mencho', leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG), has been killed in a military operation in Mexico. Oseguera was one of the most wanted drug cartel leaders, with the US offering up to $15 million for information leading to his arrest. His death is considered a major blow to drug trafficking. Following the announcement of his death, armed men caused chaos in the state of Jalisco, blocking roads and setting vehicles on fire. The CJNG, founded in 2009, has evolved into one of the most violent cartels in Mexico and has been designated a 'terrorist organization' by the US. The US has welcomed the death of Oseguera as a significant development.