politics
February 23, 2026
Leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG), alias El Mencho, killed in Mexico
In a federal operation in Jalisco, Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, alias “El Mencho”, leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG), considered one of the most wanted criminals by Mexico and the United States, was killed. The action triggered blockades and burning of vehicles in several states of the country.
TL;DR
- Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, alias El Mencho, leader of the CJNG, was killed in a federal operation in Jalisco.
- El Mencho was one of the most wanted criminals by Mexican and US authorities, with a multimillion-dollar reward for his capture.
- The CJNG, under El Mencho's leadership, became one of the most powerful and violent criminal organizations in Mexico, known for trafficking fentanyl and methamphetamine.
- Following the operation, apparent retaliatory actions by the criminal group resulted in blockades and burning of vehicles and businesses in Jalisco and other states.
- El Mencho's death is considered a significant blow to drug trafficking, comparable to the capture of 'El Chapo' Guzmán.