In a significant development, the son of a notorious Mexican drug cartel leader has been found guilty of serious charges related to drug trafficking and violence. Rubén Oseguera, also known as “El Menchito,” was convicted by a federal jury in Washington, D.C. on charges of conspiring to distribute cocaine and methamphetamine for U.S. importation, as well as using a firearm in a drug conspiracy.
Oseguera, who served as the second-in-command of the Jalisco New Generation cartel, was extradited to the U.S. in February 2020. The jury deliberated for several hours over two days before reaching a verdict. Attorney General Merrick Garland expressed gratitude to Mexican law enforcement for their cooperation in holding cartel leaders accountable.
