Mexican Military Kills 'El Mencho'; Retaliatory Violence Claims 25 National Guard Lives

Mexican military forces have killed Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, known as "El Mencho," leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG), during an operation in Tapalpa, Jalisco. The mission, supported by U.S. intelligence, aimed to capture Oseguera, who was critically wounded in a shootout and died while being transported to Mexico City.

Following Oseguera's death, CJNG members launched retaliatory attacks across multiple states, including Jalisco, Michoacán, and Tamaulipas. These actions involved road blockades, vehicle fires, and assaults on security forces. In Jalisco alone, 25 National Guard members were killed in six separate incidents.

The violence prompted the U.S. Embassy in Mexico to issue a security alert, advising American citizens in affected regions to shelter in place. Several Mexican states canceled schools and suspended public transportation in response to the unrest.

President Claudia Sheinbaum commended the military's actions and assured the public that order has been restored, with all road blockades cleared. Authorities continue to monitor the situation closely to prevent further escalation.