{"id":146701,"date":"2026-02-23T12:13:20","date_gmt":"2026-02-23T17:13:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/queonnda.com\/how-el-menchos-romantic-partner-was-key-to-his-downfall\/"},"modified":"2026-02-23T12:20:15","modified_gmt":"2026-02-23T17:20:15","slug":"how-el-menchos-romantic-partner-was-key-to-his-downfall","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/queonnda.com\/en\/how-el-menchos-romantic-partner-was-key-to-his-downfall\/","title":{"rendered":"How El Mencho’s romantic partner was key to his downfall"},"content":{"rendered":"

Nemesio Rub\u00e9n 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.<\/p>\n

Mexican federal authorities confirmed that El Mencho is dead and national and international media widely reported it. <\/p>\n

How did your romantic partner contribute?<\/h2>\n
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PHOTO: Victoria MX Noticias Facebook<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

According to official information released by Mexico’s National Defense Secretariat(Sedena)<\/a>, El Mencho’s partner provided key intelligence that made it possible to locate him.<\/p>\n

This information was obtained after identifying a trusted man who took the couple to Tapalpa, where he met with El Mencho.<\/p>\n

After his departure from the site, authorities confirmed his presence in a cabin.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

As well as complementary intelligence from the United States.<\/p>\n

The strategic deployment included ground and air units that surrounded the area.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

Result of the confrontation<\/h2>\n
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PHOTO: Facebook of reporters in La Zona Tampico<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

During the fighting, several people linked to the cartel were killed and others were arrested.<\/p>\n

El Mencho was seriously injured and, although he was evacuated by helicopter for medical attention, he died while being transported to Mexico City.<\/p>\n

This operation represents one of the most significant blows to organized crime in several years.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

Authorities confirmed his presence in a cabin<\/p>Qu\u00e9Onnda.com<\/cite><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n

Repercussions after his death<\/h2>\n