Nemesio Oseguera, known as "El Mencho", who headed one of Mexico's most notorious drug cartels, the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG), was killed by Mexican government forces in Jalisco state. His death is seen as a pivotal moment in the ongoing battle against drug trafficking in Mexico, revealing the extensive influence and brutal tactics employed by drug cartels for smuggling and territorial control. For years, El Mencho led CJNG, recognized as one of the most violent and powerful drug organizations in the country.

Founded in 2009 after a split from the Sinaloa cartel, CJNG quickly emerged as an independent entity under El Mencho's leadership, expanding its reach and influence. The gang has been engaged in fierce competition with rivals, particularly the Sinaloa cartel, over smuggling routes and control areas both within Mexico and internationally. By last year, CJNG was noted as the primary competitor to Sinaloa, which is regarded as one of the oldest and most powerful drug syndicates in Mexico, according to the U.S. National Counterterrorism Center.

The ongoing tensions and violent confrontations in various states indicate that CJNG's operations are far-reaching, involving the trafficking of synthetic drugs, and this confrontation with state authorities underscores the challenges faced by Mexican forces in combating such entrenched criminal networks. The implications of El Mencho's death may shift power dynamics among drug trafficking organizations and could provoke further violence as rival factions vie for control and influence in the wake of this significant leadership vacuum.