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Violence erupts after El Mencho of Jalisco New Generation Cartel is killed

Casey Morgan / February 23, 2026 / Drug Trafficking, El Mencho, Guadalajara, Jalisco, Jalisco New Generation Cartel, Mexican Security Forces, Mexico, Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, Organized Crime, Puerto Vallarta, Tapalpa, US State Department, War Military

Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, known as El Mencho and leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, was killed by Mexican security forces during an operation in Tapalpa, Jalisco. Authorities confirmed his death on February 22, 2026.

Drug Trafficking, El Mencho, Guadalajara, Jalisco, Jalisco New Generation Cartel, Mexican Security Forces, Mexico, Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, Organized Crime, Puerto Vallarta, Tapalpa, US State Department, War Military