The Latest Breaking News from Jalisco

How a Secret Love Nest and a Mistress's Location Handed Authorities the Kill Shot on El Mencho

The capture of Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes, known as 'El Mencho', was facilitated by tracking one of his romantic partners, leading to a dramatic raid.

International Business Times UK · Feb 23

Marjorie Taylor Greene Celebrates U.S. Role In Killing Of El Mencho: 'That's a War I Support And Always Have'

Former Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene celebrated the U.S.'s role in the killing of Nemesio Oceguera Cervantes, Known as El Mencho and leader of the Cartel Jalisco Nueva Generacion.

Latin Times · Feb 23

From El Mencho to El Chapo to Pablo Escobar: How the world’s most notorious drug lords built global empires

Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, known as El Mencho, died after a security operation aimed at arresting him in Jalisco state. The defence ministry said he was seriously injured during clashes between the army and members of the Jalisco New Generation cartel, or CJNG, and later died while being transferred to Mexico…

The Times of India · Feb 23

Expert Says El Mencho's Death Could Turn Jalisco Cartel Into a 'Wounded Beast' With Multiple Splintering Factions

Mexico's top security official, Omar García Harfuch, confirmed El Mencho's death and said the operation triggered reprisals by the cartel in 11 states, including 85 highway blockades and 70 arrests.

Latin Times · Feb 23

Mexico may pay a steep price for the killing of Jalisco cartel leader El Mencho

The leader of the Jalisco New Generation (CJNG) cartel, Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, died in custody on February 22, shortly after he was captured by the Mexican authorities. The operation, which came amid renewed US demands for “tangible results” against fentanyl trafficking, appears to have relied on American intelligence support.

The Conversation · Feb 23

Rocket Launchers Among Military-Grade Weapons Seized From Jalisco Cartel in Raid That Killed El Mencho

Mexican authorities seized rocket launchers as part of their Sunday operation against the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG).

Latin Times · Feb 23

El Mencho Raid in Mexico Shows Cartels Outgunning Police With Rocket Launchers

In a significant operation, Mexican Special Forces have killed CJNG leader El Mencho, seizing heavy weaponry and causing unrest across Mexico

International Business Times UK · Feb 23

US-assisted operation takes out Mexico’s most-wanted drug lord, El Mencho. But no one was ready for the consequences

El Mencho’s reign finally ends.

We Got This Covered · Feb 23

Mexican Forces Managed To Kill El Mencho After Tracking His Lover, General Claims

A Mexican general detailed that forces managed to find and kill Nemesio Ruben Oseguera Cervantes, known as "El Mencho," the longtime leader of the Cártel Jalisco Nueva Generación (CJNG), after tracking down a lover of his.

Latin Times · Feb 23

U.S. Ambassador To Mexico Celebrates Killing Of El Mencho: 'Respect And Solidarity With Mexican Officials And Law Enforcement'

Ronald Johnson, the U.S. ambassador to Mexico, celebrated the killing of Nemesio Ruben Oseguera Cervantes, known as "El Mencho," the longtime leader of the Cártel Jalisco Nueva Generación (CJNG), on Sunday.

Latin Times · Feb 23