Mexican Military Kills Jalisco Cartel Leader 'El Mencho'

Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, also known as 'El Mencho', the notorious leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, was killed during a shootout with the Mexican military in his home state of Jalisco. The operation, which received intelligence support from the United States, resulted in at least 73 deaths, including 25 members of the Mexico===National Guard of Mexico and numerous cartel members. In response to his death, the Jalisco New Generation Cartel unleashed widespread violence across 20 Mexican states, setting up over 250 roadblocks and burning vehicles, causing significant disruption and fear. Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum urged calm, while U.S. President Donald Trump applauded Mexico's efforts, which are seen as a step towards easing pressure on Mexico to combat fentanyl trafficking. Analysts warn that the event could lead to increased violence as rival criminal groups attempt to capitalize on the Jalisco New Generation Cartel's weakened state.