On February 23, 2026, reports confirmed that Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes, widely known as El Mencho, was killed during a Mexican military operation. He was the longtime leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG), one of Mexico's most powerful criminal organisations.
Following the operation, unrest was reported across parts of Mexico, including vehicle burnings and highway blockades — tactics historically associated with CJNG when responding to major security actions.
