Mexican influencer María Julissa has categorically denied accusations that she betrayed cartel leader El Mencho by providing his location to authorities, labelling the claims 'totally false.'
The OnlyFans model found herself at the heart of viral speculation after Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, known as El Mencho, died in a Mexican military raid on 22 February 2026.
Officials have not named her in connection with the operation, which sparked widespread violence across several states.
María Julissa, a 30-year-old Mexican digital creator and model, boasts 3.6 million followers on Instagram, where she shares content on music, cars, and lifestyle. She has released tracks like'El Makinon' and 'Suki,'collaborating with artists in the reggaeton scene.
Julissa often posts about baseball, earning the nickname 'Barbie Beisbolera' among fans.
Born in Guadalajara, she rose to fame through social media in the late 2010s, building a brand around empowerment and luxury.
Critics note her content sometimes courts controversy, but she maintains a positive public image focused on self-expression. No prior links to organised crime appear in public records, and she has never commented on Mexico's cartel issues before this episode.
Rumours exploded online afterEl Mencho's death, withX postsclaiming Julissa was his secret lover who leaked his hideout in Tapalpa, Jalisco, to secure revenge over a stolen vehicle. AFacebook postreferenced an unnamed informant in a romantic relationship, fuelling speculation.
Viral X postsand AI-generated images purportedly showing the pair together amassed millions of views within hours. Some accounts alleged she provided coordinates after authorities tracked her visits to his fortified cabin.
🚨 “TOTAL DESINFORMACIÓN”: Influencer Maria Julissa Denies Rumors of Involvement in “El Mencho” Raid 🚨A whirlwind of viral rumors has put Mexican influencer Maria Julissa at the center of a massive international story—but she says it is all "totally false." Following the…pic.twitter.com/FrXd39JpOj
Source: International Business Times UK
