In a significant operation, the Mexican army has killed Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, widely recognized as El Mencho and the leader of the notorious Jalisco New Generation (CJNG) drug cartel. This operation took place in Tapalpa, Jalisco, as reported by the Mexican Defense Ministry. Alongside El Mencho, several cartel members were also killed, while military personnel sustained injuries during the action. The CJNG has expanded its operations beyond Jalisco, making it one of the most powerful drug trafficking organizations in Mexico, according to reports from BBC.

El Mencho was famously known as Mexico's most wanted man, and the United States had placed a bounty of $15 million on him for information leading to his capture. His criminal activities significantly impacted drug trafficking in Mexico and the ongoing violence associated with such cartels. The killing of such a prominent cartel leader raises questions about the future of the CJNG and whether this will lead to a power vacuum in the cartel world of Mexico.

The operation by the Mexican military underscores the ongoing struggle of the government to combat drug cartels and organized crime. While the killing of El Mencho might serve as a blow to the CJNG, analysts warn that the cartels are resilient and may adjust leadership structures quickly in response. Consequently, this event could lead to further violence and internal conflict among rival factions trying to fill the void left by his death.