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El Mencho, the elusive head of the CJNG who ruled from forest hideouts with a militarized network, was killed by Mexican forces, ending two decades of dominance and prompting mass arson by his followers as the cartel’s reach stretched across Mexico and into about 40 countries.
Forbes profiles the elusive CJNG boss El Mencho, noting that while his cartel wields immense influence in Mexico and beyond, his exact fortune remains unverified. Estimates place a multi‑billion‑dollar net worth due to drug trafficking, extortion, and territorial control, but the secrecy of the organization makes verification difficult and figures vary widely.
Mexican security forces killed cartel boss Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, aka El Mencho, after tracking him to a lodge near Tapalpa, Jalisco; the operation sparked hours of gun battles, arson and road blockades across western Mexico, with more than 60 people killed in the wider violence. Guardian reporters later visited Tapalpa and found two alleged hideouts linked to El Mencho amid a town still marketed to tourists, highlighting the eerie contrast between tourism imagery and narco unrest. While his death is a major blow to the CJNG, experts warn that violence tied to Mexico’s drug trade is unlikely to end soon.
Mexican forces killed Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, aka El Mencho, head of the CJNG. Analysts say his death could disrupt the cartel but is unlikely to stop drugs reaching Chicago, as other networks (notably the Sinaloa cartel) and remaining middlemen adapt. Experts urge a broader, multi-network strategy and closer U.S.-Mexico collaboration, warning that narco-violence could spill further in Mexico even as trafficking routes shift to other cartels.
Online chatter linked influencer Maria Julissa to the death of CJNG leader El Mencho after a February 22 raid in Tapalpa and a circulating photo claimed to be their last together; authorities have not confirmed any involvement by Julissa, and she publicly denied the claims while the operation focused on the cartel amid continuing violence.
A Mexican National Guard officer, Nahomi Martínez from Zacatecas, was killed Feb. 22, 2026, during an operation in Jalisco against a CJNG cell linked to Nemesio Oseguera, “El Mencho,” which authorities say also led to the cartel leader’s arrest after an ambush. Tributes poured in from Martínez’s home state—highlighting her dedication and ties to the Autonomous University of Zacatecas and local basketball clubs—while Mexico’s defense secretary lauded the fallen personnel and lawmakers defended the nation’s service. Martinez was remembered by family and officials as a young officer who died defending the country.
Mexican forces, aided by U.S. intelligence, tracked Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes—El Mencho—after a romantic partner’s tip led them to his Tapalpa hideout; he and two bodyguards were wounded, captured, and died en route to Mexico City, as the CJNG faces upheaval and possible retaliation.
Mexican special forces killed Nemesio 'El Mencho' Oseguera Cervantes, leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, in a raid that tracked his hideout; the operation provoked widespread retaliation with cartel gunmen torching cars and blocking roads across about 20 states, killing 25 National Guard members and 34 criminal suspects, plus a prison guard, an agent from the prosecutor’s office and one civilian. The violence prompted school closures and travel disruptions; officials tout the operation as demonstrating state power, but analysts warn the turmoil may persist as cartels vie for control.
Mexican security forces killed Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes, known as El Mencho, in a raid that triggered a wave of cartel violence across about 20 states. Roads were blocked, vehicles torched, and clashes with troops left dozens dead, including both security forces and cartel members; Guadalajara and other major cities shut down and travel advisories were issued. The United States provided intelligence support and a $15 million reward, and analysts warn a potential leadership vacuum could spur further violence if order isn’t restored.
The death of Nemesio “El Mencho” Oseguera Cervantes after a Mexican military operation triggers widespread cartel violence across multiple states, including arson, blockades and clashes; Puerto Vallarta, a US tourist hotspot, experiences fires and a curfew as flights are canceled and travelers are stranded. The US and other governments urge shelter in place while authorities say roadblocks are being cleared; experts warn of possible retaliation and a leadership succession battle within CJNG.
Mexican drug lord Nemesio “El Mencho” Oseguera Cervantes, longtime leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG), was killed in a Mexican military operation on Feb. 22, 2026. A former police officer who built CJNG into a global narcotics network, he led one of the world’s most wanted cartels with a multimillion‑dollar US bounty. CJNG emerged in the 2010s from Milenio Cartel remnants and has a vast reach in drug trafficking, including fentanyl and meth, with operations spanning more than 40 countries. Analysts say the cartel functions as a franchise‑like network of about 90 organizations, so Oseguera’s death may not cripple the empire but could trigger leadership reconfigurations amid ongoing violence and supply chains.
Mexican security forces killed Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes, known as El Mencho, after information from U.S. authorities assisted the operation. The CJNG leader’s death followed clashes that sparked violence across several states, prompted flight disruptions and shelter-in-place advisories for travelers, and left four cartel members dead with two detained as weapons and armored vehicles were seized. U.S. officials described the operation as a significant cooperative effort between the two countries and praised the development.
Nemesio 'El Mencho' Oseguera Cervantes, head of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, was killed in a western Mexico military operation, sparking clashes that left six others dead; authorities seized weapons and arrested two suspects, underscoring CJNG’s violent drug-trafficking empire and its long-running U.S. involvement.
Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, aka El Mencho, head of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, was killed in a Mexican military operation with reported U.S. intelligence involvement. The strike has sparked cross-border attention and waves of violence across multiple states as authorities anticipate how the cartel will reorganize after his death, with implications for the global fentanyl trade and ongoing U.S.–Mexico cooperation.
A new U.S.-military-led Joint Interagency Task Force-Counter Cartel helped map cartel networks and reportedly provided a detailed target package for Nemesio Oseguera, the CJNG boss known as El Mencho, aiding a Mexican military operation that killed him in Jalisco. Mexican officials say the raid was designed and executed by Mexico with no U.S. ground personnel, while U.S. officials describe the task force as supplying complementary intelligence.