Mexican authorities announced on Monday that Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes, the elusive leader of the New Generation Jalisco Cartel (CJNG) known as “El Mencho,” was killed on Sunday during a high-stakes military operation in the western state of Jalisco.
Mexican special forces kill cartel kingpin ‘El Mencho’ after tracking suspected romantic partner, aided by U.S. intel
Brooke Mallory
Feb 23, 2026 | 4:29 PM
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