Summary
The leader of Mexico's Jalisco New Generation Cartel, Nemesio Ruben Oseguera Cervantes, known as "El Mencho," was killed by the Mexican army. His death has led to a wave of violence across several Mexican states as cartel members responded with attacks and disruptions. The cartel is a significant player in the drug trade, involved in trafficking drugs such as cocaine and fentanyl.
Key Facts
- Nemesio Ruben Oseguera Cervantes, also known as "El Mencho," was the leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel.
- The Mexican army killed El Mencho during an operation.
- After El Mencho's death, suspected cartel members initiated violent reprisals in multiple Mexican states.
- These reprisals included burning stores, setting roadblocks, and disrupting cities.
- The Jalisco cartel is one of Mexico's most powerful criminal organizations, heavily involved in drug trafficking.
- The cartel traffics drugs like cocaine, heroin, methamphetamine, and fentanyl.
- Beyond drug trafficking, the cartel engages in extortion, smuggling, and theft of resources.
- The group has a history of violent attacks against security forces and public officials.
