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Mexican Military Operation Kills ‘El Mencho’ — Violence Erupts Across the Country
In a dramatic escalation of Mexico’s long-running battle against organized crime, Mexican security forces reportedly killed Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes, widely known as “El Mencho”, during a targeted military operation in the western state of Jalisco on Sunday, 22 February 2026.
Oseguera Cervantes, 59, was the founding leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) — one of Mexico’s most powerful, violent and internationally active criminal organisations, infamous for drug trafficking, extortion, fuel theft and brutal attacks against rivals and state forces.
The Operation and His Death
According to Mexican defence officials, the army and National Guard conducted a high-intensity operation in Tapalpa, Jalisco, aimed at capturing El Mencho. The cartel boss was seriously wounded in the firefight and died later while being transferred to Mexico City for medical treatment.
Government forces also killed several CJNG members and seized heavy weaponry, including armoured vehicles and rocket launchers. At least three members of the armed forces were wounded during the clash.
The operation was reportedly supported by intelligence assistance from U.S. authorities, reflecting ongoing bilateral efforts to dismantle major trafficking networks. Washington had offered a $15 million reward for information leading to El Mencho’s arrest.
Chaos Erupts Across Multiple States
News of El Mencho’s death quickly triggered widespread violence and unrest not only in Jalisco but in several other Mexican states. CJNG gunmen and affiliates responded with tactics they have employed in past confrontations — road blockades, burning vehicles, and gun battles with security forces.
Smoke plumes were reported over major cities such as Puerto Vallarta, while public transportation was temporarily suspended and authorities issued security advisories urging civilians to stay indoors.
In states including Guanajuato, Nayarit, Michoacán and Tamaulipas, highways were blocked and videos on social media showed vehicles set ablaze and sporadic clashes between cartel members and government troops.
The disruption also affected commercial life and travel — airlines including Air Canada and United Airlines canceled flights in and out of key airports like Puerto Vallarta and Guadalajara due to the security situation.
A Major Blow in Mexico’s Drug War — But What Comes Next?
El Mencho’s death represents one of the most significant blows to Mexico’s drug trafficking structures since the capture of Joaquín “El Chapo” Guzmán. The CJNG had grown into a formidable rival to other cartels, extending its reach into fentanyl, cocaine, heroin and methamphetamine distribution, particularly into U.S. markets.
President Claudia Sheinbaum affirmed that federal and state authorities are coordinating responses to restore order, and stressed that most of Mexico continues functioning normally despite pockets of unrest.
However, analysts warn that removing a cartel leader — especially one as entrenched as El Mencho — can trigger further fragmentation and localized violence as remaining lieutenants and rival factions vie for control. Historically, such power vacuums have sometimes intensified conflict rather than ending it.
Attached is a news article regarding EL mencho killed in Mexico
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