Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, infamously known as 'El Mencho', has been under scrutiny for years due to his involvement in organized crime and violent acts in Mexico, most notably the assassination of Jesús Gallegos, the Secretary of Tourism for Jalisco, in 2013. This high-profile murder shocked the public and highlighted the escalating violence against public officials in the country. Despite his criminal activities, El Mencho has maintained a significant level of influence within the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG), which has repeatedly clashed with rival criminal organizations.

Investigations revealed that several members of the CJNG, apprehended in connection to the murder, indicated that the order to kill Gallegos came directly from El Mencho. These members alleged that the motivation behind the assassination was rooted in suspicions that Gallegos had affiliations with a competing gang, posing a perceived threat to El Mencho's operations. This revelation underscores the ongoing issues of corruption and collusion between organized crime and government officials, a recurring theme in the Mexican drug war.

The implications of Gallegos’ murder extend beyond the immediate shock of the crime, as it reflects a broader environment of instability and violence that affects governance in Mexico. The order from a powerful cartel leader like El Mencho signifies the challenges that state authorities face in combating drug-related violence and restoring order. Such high-profile cases highlight the urgent need for comprehensive reforms to address the influence of organized crime in Mexican society and politics.