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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The recent killing of Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes, widely known as “El Mencho,” the leader of the formidable Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG), has sent shockwaves across Mexico, triggering immediate and violent retaliation. This significant development, confirmed by official sources, marks a pivotal moment in the ongoing struggle against organized crime in the country. The bounty on El Mencho’s head, reportedly a staggering $15 million, underscores the immense threat he and his cartel posed, and it was perhaps only a matter of time before such a high-profile target became a casualty in this protracted conflict.
The immediate aftermath of El Mencho’s death has been anything but calm, with reports detailing widespread acts of violence and disruption across Jalisco, the cartel’s stronghold.… Continue reading
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Matt Underwood