Summary
Mexican armed forces have killed Nemesio "El Mencho" Oseguera Cervantes, the leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel. His death follows a clash with soldiers in the state of Jalisco. This is part of a broader pattern where Mexican authorities have captured or killed multiple cartel leaders over the years.
Key Facts
- "El Mencho," head of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, was killed in a military operation.
- He died after being injured in a confrontation with soldiers.
- Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada was arrested near El Paso, Texas, in July 2024.
- Ovidio Guzman Lopez, son of "El Chapo," was arrested in Sinaloa in January 2023.
- Rafael Caro Quintero, a drug lord, was captured by Mexico's navy in July 2022.
- Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman was sentenced to life in prison in July 2019.
- Servando "La Tuta" Gomez was captured in February 2015.
- Miguel Angel Trevino Morales, "Z-40" leader of Los Zetas, was captured in July 2013.
