The General Prosecutor's Office of Mexico confirmed on Wednesday that the body of Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, better known as 'El Mencho', has been claimed by his family after DNA testing established his identity following a military operation in Tapalpa, Jalisco. The identification process, corroborated by the Criminal Investigation Agency, involved forensic analysis of a body initially reported as Rubén 'N'. The operation that led to his death was a precision strike carried out by the Mexican army in the Jalisco municipality.

Following the confrontation, the body was transported under federal protection to Mexico City and stored in facilities belonging to the Specialized Prosecutor's Office for Organized Crime (FEMDO). Legal and forensic proceedings were completed there before the body was released to his relatives. The demise of 'El Mencho' represents a significant blow to the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, an organization he led, which is notorious for its violent operations and has had major implications for drug trafficking in regions both in Mexico and the United States.

Simultaneously, the U.S. government had been offering a $15 million reward for information leading to Oseguera Cervantes's arrest, considering him a key player in international drug trafficking. The withdrawal of this bounty reflects the U.S.'s response to his confirmed death and consequently may shift the landscape of cartel operations in Mexico while bringing potential changes in the dynamics of U.S.-Mexico cooperation on anti-drug efforts. This event underscores ongoing challenges in curbing organized crime, as the power void left by his death could lead to further violence or power struggles within the cartel ranks.