MEXICO CITY, Mexico
In a sweeping security operation following the death of one of Mexico’s most notorious criminals, authorities have deployed 10,000 troops across the country after the killing of cartel leader Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, also known as El Mencho. The military action comes amid widespread violence and retaliatory attacks by members of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG), one of the most powerful and dangerous criminal organizations in Mexico.
El Mencho was killed during a military operation near Tapalpa in Jalisco state on Sunday. According to officials, he was fatally wounded in a shootout with Mexican soldiers and later died while being flown to Mexico City. The CJNG, responsible for large-scale trafficking of fentanyl, methamphetamine, and cocaine into the United States, is known for its brazen attacks on law enforcement and rivals alike.
The cartel responded immediately with coordinated acts of violence, setting fire to vehicles and businesses, blocking highways, and launching assaults on security forces. Authorities report that at least 25 members of the National Guard were killed, alongside dozens of suspected cartel operatives, with one civilian also confirmed dead. The unrest prompted temporary school closures, suspended public transport, and emergency advisories for residents in several cities.
In addition to the military deployment, authorities reported a prison break in Jalisco, where gunmen attacked a penitentiary, allowing at least 23 inmates to escape. The federal government has emphasized that restoring order remains a top priority, with heightened patrols and checkpoints established along strategic highways and urban areas.
President Claudia Sheinbaum addressed the nation, urging calm and assuring citizens that security forces are working to stabilize the situation. “Mexico remains vigilant,” she said, noting that while tensions are high, the government is committed to protecting communities and preventing further violence.
U.S. authorities reportedly provided intelligence support that helped locate El Mencho, although Mexican forces conducted the operation independently. The cartel leader had previously been subject to a $15 million U.S. bounty and the CJNG had been designated as a foreign terrorist organization due to its transnational criminal activities.
Security experts warn that the death of El Mencho may create a power vacuum within the CJNG, potentially leading to intensified internal rivalries and further violence as factions compete for control. Mexican authorities remain on high alert for retaliatory attacks and shifts in cartel dynamics that could destabilize affected regions.
The large-scale deployment of troops underscores Mexico’s determination to tackle cartel violence decisively, even as communities face ongoing threats and disruptions. Officials have called for continued vigilance and cooperation from local residents while security forces work to restore order and prevent additional outbreaks of violence.
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