Classes in Jalisco, Mexico, have been suspended as a precaution amidst a wave of violence triggered by the death of Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes, known as El Mencho, the leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG). The Mexican Defense Secretary reported that special forces executed a military operation in Tapalpa, Jalisco, involving air support and elite national guard units to apprehend El Mencho. While the operation resulted in the death of El Mencho and several other CJNG members, military personnel were also attacked during the operation.

The violent aftermath has led to a red alert declared in several states of Mexico, with authorities on high alert due to potential retaliatory actions from cartel members. The military's successful operation to neutralize one of the country's most notorious drug lords is a significant victory against drug cartel violence, yet it raises concerns about escalated violence in the days to come as rival groups may seek to assert control.

As schools pause operations in the affected areas, the decision has placed additional strain on communities already grappling with the repercussions of cartel-related violence. The ongoing instability is indicative of the broader challenges Mexico faces in combating organized crime, with implications extending beyond immediate local concerns to national security issues.