Hugo César Macías Ureña, known as 'El Tuli', was killed by Mexican military forces during an operation in Jalisco, where he served as a key operative for the CJNG cartel.
On February 22, in a significant operation by the Mexican Army, Hugo César Macías Ureña, also known as 'El Tuli' or 'El Tulipán', was killed. He was identified as a close aide to Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, alias 'El Mencho', the leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG). The operation occurred in El Grullo, Jalisco, and was part of the federal response to the ongoing violence associated with the drug cartel. The Mexican Secretariat of National Defense (Sedena) reported his death the following day, highlighting the impact on cartel leadership as it lost two key figures in one day.
El Tuli was recognized not only for his deep ties to El Mencho but also for his role as a logistical and financial operator within the CJNG. His responsibilities included coordinating violent responses following the deaths of cartel leaders, including planning roadblocks, vehicle arson, and direct assaults against National Guard personnel and military installations. Such actions increased the violence and chaos in Jalisco, raising further concerns about security and public safety in the region.
The implications of this operation extend beyond just the loss of leadership within the CJNG. It reflects the government's ongoing efforts to dismantle cartel operations and restore order in areas plagued by drug violence. However, the rise of other factions and potential retaliation from remaining cartel members pose significant challenges, suggesting that although this was a strategic victory for law enforcement, the broader battle against organized crime in Mexico continues vigorously.
