The Mexican Security Cabinet announced on February 22 that Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, alias ‘El Mencho’, was killed during a federal operation in the municipality of Tapalpa, located 130 kilometers south of Guadalajara. This operation was aimed at capturing the notorious drug lord, who was reported injured during the engagement and later died while being transported for medical treatment. The confirmation from the authorities came later in the day after initial reports circulated regarding his demise.

Following the announcement of El Mencho's death, significant unrest occurred across several states, including Jalisco, Nayarit, Tamaulipas, Guanajuato, and Michoacán. Reports indicated that there were blockades and vehicles set ablaze in response to the operation. These violent incidents highlight the potential power vacuum and instability that may arise from the removal of such a high-profile figure within organized crime in Mexico, particularly given El Mencho's leadership role in the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG), one of the most powerful drug trafficking organizations in the country.

As the situation evolves, authorities have expressed concerns over further violence and retaliatory actions from CJNG loyalists, which could lead to heightened security measures across the affected areas. The repercussions of El Mencho's death could significantly alter the landscape of organized crime in Mexico, as rival gangs may vie for control and influence in regions previously dominated by his cartel, potentially exacerbating violence and lawlessness in the country.