Jalisco New Generation Cartel

Puerto Vallarta Under Siege After Cartel Leader Killed

Following the reported death of its leader, Nemesio “El Mencho” Oseguera Cervantes, the Jalisco New Generation Cartel has launched a violent retaliatory offensive. Attacks have devastated parts of Puerto Vallarta, with images showing widespread fires engulfing buses and buildings, prompting a shelter-in-place advisory for American tourists. The cartel’s actions, which also targeted Guadalajara International Airport and Veracruz, are intended to hinder authorities’ operations.

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El Mencho Killed in Federal Operation, Violence Erupts

The leader of the powerful Jalisco New Generation Cartel, Nemesio “El Mencho” Oseguera Cervantes, was killed on Sunday during an operation led by Mexico’s military. This operation triggered a series of violent events across the state of Jalisco and spread to other states, with suspected cartel members blocking roads and setting fires. The US State Department issued a travel advisory urging citizens to shelter in place due to ongoing security operations and related criminal activity.

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