The death of Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, known as ‘El Mencho’, has led to increased violence in Uruapan, Michoacán, as rival criminal groups vie for control over territory previously held by the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG).
Following the death of Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, better known as ‘El Mencho’, instability has erupted in areas of Michoacán controlled by the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG). The municipality of Uruapan has been particularly affected, experiencing numerous violent incidents linked to organized crime within days of El Mencho's death. Local officials and residents are alarmed at the rapid disintegration of order as different factions contest territory.
