The killing of Nemesio “El Mencho” Oseguera Cervantes triggered unrest in 20 of Mexico’s 32 states, with suspected gang members torching buses and businesses, blocking roads and clashing with security forces. Mexico’s Security Cabinet said 252 blockades were reported in states right across the country and included what it called “localized incidents and isolated blockades.” The military operation triggered a series of violent events across the state of Jalisco. Guadalajara, the state capital and Mexico’s second-largest city, was almost completely shut down on Sunday.
What is happening in Mexico?The Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) entered a stage of uncertainty after its leader, Nemesio Ruben Oseguera Cervantes, El Mencho, died following a military operation in the town of Tapalpa. Reports said he suffered injuries during the capture attempt and died while being flown to Mexico City. His death sent shockwaves through the cartel’s command structure and caused immediate unrest across Jalisco, including Puerto Vallarta, where burning vehicles, smoke plumes, and sudden street blockades caused fear among residents and tourists.How was El Mencho Killed?Security forces from several federal branches of Mexico's military carried out the operation in the town of Tapalpa in the western state of Jalisco. CJNG members traded fire with the government forces, resulting in four gang members being killed at the scene, Mexico's Secretariat of National Defence said. Osegeura and two others were seriously injured and died as they were being transported via aircraft to Mexico City, according to the secretariat. Three Mexican military personnel were also injured in the operation and transferred to a hospital in Mexico City for treatment.
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