Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes, better known as El Mencho, leader of the Jalisco Cartel – New Generation (CJNG) and one of the most wanted drug traffickers in Mexico and the United States, was killed on February 22, 2026 during a military operation in Tapalpa, Jalisco.
Mexican federal authorities confirmed that El Mencho is dead and national and international media widely reported it.
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According to official information released by Mexico’s National Defense Secretariat(Sedena), El Mencho’s partner provided key intelligence that made it possible to locate him.
This information was obtained after identifying a trusted man who took the couple to Tapalpa, where he met with El Mencho.
After his departure from the site, authorities confirmed his presence in a cabin.
This airstrip was essential to plan the joint operation between Sedena, the National Guard, the Attorney General’s Office (FGR) and the air support of the Mexican Air Force.
As well as complementary intelligence from the United States.
The strategic deployment included ground and air units that surrounded the area.
Upon confirming the presence of El Mencho, federal troops approached the target and an intense confrontation ensued with members of the CJNG, who attacked the armed security forces.
Result of the confrontation
During the fighting, several people linked to the cartel were killed and others were arrested.
El Mencho was seriously injured and, although he was evacuated by helicopter for medical attention, he died while being transported to Mexico City.
This operation represents one of the most significant blows to organized crime in several years.
The CJNG, one of the most powerful criminal groups in Mexico and responsible for trafficking large quantities of drugs into the United States — including fentanyl — had placed El Mencho on its most wanted list with a reward of up to $15 million for useful information.
Authorities confirmed his presence in a cabin
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Repercussions after his death
After it was confirmed that El Mencho was dead, a wave of violence broke out in several Mexican states.
With road blockades, burning of vehicles and confrontations between criminal groups and security forces.
Authorities from several countries, including the U.S. Embassy in Mexico, issued security alerts for citizens in affected areas.
Security experts warn that while the fall of El Mencho is a strategic blow, it does not guarantee the dissolution of the CJNG.
Given that these criminal organizations have deep structures that can be reorganized.
Maintaining vigilance, international cooperation and community alerts remains essential for the protection of Hispanics in both Mexico and the United States.
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