Mexican cartel boss 'El Mencho' killed in military raid - Reuters

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The Mexican army killed Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes, known as 'El Mencho,' the leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG), in a military operation in Tapalpa, Jalisco. His death led to violent reprisals across Mexico, including vehicle burnings and roadblocks.

Following the death of Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes, known as 'El Mencho,' Mexico experienced a wave of violent unrest. The CJNG responded violently, burning vehicles and setting up roadblocks in multiple states, particularly in Jalisco.

Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes, leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, was killed in a military operation in Tapalpa, Jalisco. The operation resulted in the seizure of weapons and armored vehicles, including rocket launchers.

Mexican security forces killed Nemesio Ruben Oseguera Cervantes, known as 'El Mencho,' in a major military operation. The raid in Tapalpa resulted in the deaths of seven members of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG).

Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes, known as 'El Mencho,' was killed during a Mexican security operation in Jalisco. His death triggered violence across several states, with vehicles set ablaze and residents fleeing in fear of reprisals.

The Mexican army killed the leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes, in a military operation in the western state of Jalisco. The operation led to roadblocks and burning vehicles in Jalisco and other states.

Authorities confirmed the death of Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, known as 'El Mencho,' leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, in a military operation in Jalisco. The operation led to roadblocks and burning vehicles in multiple states.

On February 22, 2026, Mexican military forces killed Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, also known as 'El Mencho,' the leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG), during an operation in Jalisco involving special forces and the air force. The cartel retaliated with widespread violence: road blockades, arson, and public lockdowns occurred in 20 states. Schools closed and security alerts were raised across Mexico, with Guatemala increasing border security.

Mexican security forces have killed Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes, known as 'El Mencho,' the leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) and Mexico's most-wanted drug lord. The operation, which took place in Tapalpa, Jalisco, was supported by intelligence from U.S. authorities as part of ongoing bilateral cooperation. El Mencho, 59, died in custody after being injured during the military action. His death has sparked violent unrest across Jalisco, including acts of arson and gunfire in Guadalajara, a city set to host 2026 World Cup matches.

One of the world’s most wanted drug traffickers, the Mexican cartel boss known as “El Mencho”, has been killed by security forces, Mexico’s defence ministry has confirmed. The operation set off a wave of violence, with torched cars and gunmen blocking highways in more than half a dozen states. The drug lord, whose real name is Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes, was killed on Sunday in the western state of Jalisco along with at least six alleged accomplices, the ministry said in a statement.

Violent clashes erupted in parts of western Mexico on Sunday amid a military operation that led to the death of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel leader, triggering widespread security concerns throughout the region. Mexican security forces killed Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes, also known as 'El Mencho,' during an operation in the western state of Jalisco, Mexico's Ministry of Defense said in a statement on X. It said he was wounded during the raid in the town of Tapalpa and died while being flown to Mexico City.

Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes, known as 'El Mencho', was wounded in an operation to capture him in the town of Jalisco, about a two-hour drive from Guadalajara, and he died while being flown to Mexico City, the Defense Department said in a statement. An ex-police officer, El Mencho was the shadowy leader of the powerful Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG), an outfit named for the western state that is home to one of Mexico's biggest cities, Guadalajara. The state is the base of the cartel known for trafficking huge quantities of fentanyl and other drugs to the US.