politics
February 22, 2026
Mexico in flames: Army killed Nemesio Oseguera, one of the most wanted drug lords in America
The Mexican Army announced this Sunday that it killed powerful drug trafficking boss Nemesio Oseguera "El Mencho", leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel...
TL;DR
- Nemesio Oseguera "El Mencho", leader of the CJNG, was killed by the Mexican Army in Jalisco.
- He was one of the most wanted drug lords by Mexico and the US, with a $15 million reward.
- The operation involved military intelligence and information from US authorities.
- Seven cartel members were killed and three soldiers were injured during the clash.
- CJNG members responded with roadblocks and vehicle burnings in Jalisco and Michoacán.
- The CJNG's rise to power involved challenging the Mexican state and expanding its influence across multiple states.