Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, widely known as El Mencho, the most wanted drug lord in Mexico, has been killed, leading to a significant surge in violence throughout the country. Thousands of military personnel have been deployed to the Jalisco state in response to the chaos unleashed following his death. The operation that led to his capture and elimination was described as high-risk, revealing the extensive challenges faced by Mexican authorities in apprehending someone many referred to as 'invisible'.

Following his apprehension in a mountainous forest area near Tapalpa, El Mencho succumbed to his injuries while being airlifted to Mexico City. His death triggered widespread unrest across at least 20 states in Mexico, characterized by riots, arson of vehicles, roadblocks, and armed confrontations. Casualties include at least 25 members of the National Guard, underscoring the potential for further turmoil in the wake of this significant blow to the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG), which he co-founded.

The operation's aftermath raises crucial questions about the future of the CJNG and the ongoing conflict involving drug cartels in Mexico. With El Mencho's elimination, authorities face the daunting task of maintaining order in the midst of escalating violence, as rival gangs and other criminal organizations vie to fill the power vacuum left by his absence. As the situation evolves, attention will turn to the Mexican government's strategies in combating organized crime and restoring stability to affected regions.