The Mexican government has confirmed that Nemesio Oseguera, the notorious leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, referred to as 'El Mencho', was killed during a military operation. This operation took place near Tapalpa, in the state of Jalisco, and followed critical intelligence received from a close associate of El Mencho's partner, who had recently entered a facility in Jalisco. Details revealed by Mexican Defense Secretary General Ricardo Treviño Trejo during a press conference outlined how the strategy to locate El Mencho was successfully executed, leading to the fateful raid.

On February 21, intelligence reports indicated that El Mencho was hiding in a particular location after the partner’s associate left the property. This real-time information prompted Mexican authorities to prepare an immediate response and raid on the suspected residence. During the encounter, cartel gunmen engaged in gunfire with the military, resulting in injuries to El Mencho and two of his bodyguards. Despite being transported to a medical facility in Mexico City by helicopter, all three individuals did not survive their injuries, marking a significant blow to organized crime in the region.

The implications of this operation are substantial, as El Mencho's death represents a pivotal moment in the ongoing struggle against drug cartels in Mexico. The White House press representative, Caroline Levy, mentioned in a post that this action reflects the continued commitment of Mexico's government to combat narcotics trafficking and organized crime. This action may lead to shifts in power dynamics within the cartel world and could provoke further retaliatory violence as different factions vie for control over territories previously held by El Mencho's criminal enterprise.