Summary
Mexican forces, with help from the United States, have killed Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, known as “El Mencho,” a top drug lord and leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel. Following his death, violence broke out in many areas of Mexico. The Jalisco cartel is a major player in drug trafficking, particularly related to fentanyl, in Mexico and the United States.
Key Facts
- El Mencho led the Jalisco New Generation Cartel based in the state of Jalisco, Mexico.
- He was 59 years old at the time of his death.
- El Mencho was known for using submarines to transport drugs and hired Russian engineers to build them.
- The United States had offered a $15 million reward for information leading to his arrest.
- The Jalisco cartel is heavily involved in trafficking fentanyl to the U.S. and has operations in all 50 states.
- The cartel was founded around 2009 and is also involved in fuel theft, extortion, and other crimes.
- Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum confirmed the military operation to capture El Mencho.
- The operation, which resulted in El Mencho's death, also involved the killing and arrest of other cartel members.
