In the aftermath of the Mexican government's operation that resulted in the death of Jalisco New Generation cartel leader Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes, violence has surged across multiple states in Mexico. Schools were closed as authorities urged citizens to stay indoors due to the escalating security threats. Cervantes, known as 'El Mencho', led one of the fastest-growing criminal organizations in Mexico, notorious for trafficking fentanyl and methamphetamine into the United States while orchestrating violent attacks against officials who opposed them.

The Mexican Defense Ministry reported that Cervantes sustained injuries during a military operation in Tapalpa, Jalisco, and succumbed to them while being airlifted to Mexico City. The U.S. government confirmed that it provided intelligence that aided in this operation and commended the Mexican military for targeting one of the most wanted criminals by both nations. This also reflects the ongoing collaboration between Mexico and the United States in combatting drug trafficking and organized crime.

Security consultant David Saucedo noted that the Jalisco New Generation cartel may now undergo a leadership transition amidst the violence. As the situation evolves, concerns surrounding public safety and the political repercussions of this operation may lead to further unrest, and international travel advisories have intensified as the implications of this power vacuum unfold in the cartel-driven violence.