A high-profile leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG), Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, also known as El Mencho, was killed in a military operation in Mexico. The operation, which was reportedly assisted by US intelligence, resulted in the death of El Mencho, who was a notorious figure in the world of organized crime.
El Mencho, the leader of the CJNG, was wanted by the US authorities for a long time, and a $15 million reward was offered for his capture. The CJNG is a powerful cartel that has been involved in the smuggling of fentanyl and other drugs from Mexico to the US.
Following El Mencho’s death, protests erupted in various parts of Mexico, with at least 20 states witnessing violent demonstrations, burning of vehicles, and clashes between protesters and security forces. According to reports, at least 14 people were killed, including seven National Guard personnel, in Jalisco, Michoacan, and Guanajuato.
The CJNG is considered one of the most powerful cartels in Mexico, and El Mencho’s death is seen as a significant blow to the organization. However, experts warn that the power vacuum created by El Mencho’s death may lead to further violence and instability in the region.
The US government has confirmed that it provided intelligence to the Mexican authorities for the operation, and Mexican officials have vowed to continue their efforts to combat organized crime. The killing of El Mencho has sent shockwaves across the region, and the situation remains tense.
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