History of El Mencho, Cartel Leader Killed in Mexico

Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes, known as “El Mencho,” leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG), was killed in a military operation in western Mexico, triggering violent clashes that resulted in six additional deaths and the arrest of two individuals. Oseguera Cervantes had been a significant target for U.S. authorities, with a $15 million reward for information leading to his capture, due to his cartel’s extensive fentanyl trafficking. CJNG, formed in 2011, is notorious for its violent tactics, including high-profile attacks and the use of heavy weaponry. His death marks a significant event in Mexico’s ongoing struggle against cartel violence.