Jalisco Burns: Cartel Retaliation Erupts After El Mencho’s Death
Following a federal security operation in Tapalpa, Jalisco, authorities declared a statewide “Code Red” amidst reports of the potential death of Nemesio “El Mencho” Oseguera Cervantes. This incident triggered widespread disruptions across the state, including torched vehicles and roadblocks in major cities like Guadalajara and Puerto Vallarta, leading to halted public transportation and advisories for residents to stay indoors. The governor emphasized the Code Red as a preventative measure, with a coordinated multi-level government response activated, while similar unrest was reported in 13 municipalities in the neighboring state of Michoacán.
John Q. Hosedrinker