Mexican security forces have killed Nemesio “El Mencho” Oseguera Cervantes, the leader of the powerful Jalisco New Generation Cartel, in a high-stakes operation on Sunday. The killing has sparked a wave of violence and chaos across Mexico, with 25 National Guard members killed in retaliatory attacks. The US has praised Mexico’s efforts to crack down on drug trafficking, but experts warn that the move may have unintended consequences for regional stability.
Source: https://edition.cnn.com/2026/02/23/americas/how-mexico-hunted-el-mencho-latam-intl