Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, widely known as El Mencho, was the leader of the powerful Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG), one of Mexico’s most violent and globally connected drug trafficking groups. After years as one of the world’s most wanted men, Mexican security forces launched a targeted military operation in Jalisco in February 2026. Authorities confirmed he was fatally wounded during the raid and later died while being transported for medical treatment.
According to official statements from Mexico’s defense authorities, the operation was supported by intelligence efforts, and President Claudia Sheinbaum publicly commended the armed forces following the announcement. Reports indicate surveillance tied to someone close to him helped authorities narrow down his location, which fueled widespread social media speculation about personal relationships contributing to his capture — though officials focused strictly on intelligence and military strategy.
Following news of his death, cartel-linked violence erupted in multiple Mexican states, including roadblocks and arson attacks, before security forces regained control. While many online commentators described his death as “the end,” experts caution that CJNG remains structurally intact, meaning his killing marks a significant blow to cartel leadership but not necessarily the immediate collapse of the organization.
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