Mexican Forces Kill Jalisco Cartel Leader

Mexican security forces conducted a high-stakes operation resulting in the death of Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, also known as 'El Mencho,' the country's most-wanted cartel leader and co-founder of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel. The operation, aided by US intelligence, led to a spiral of retaliatory violence across Mexico, including fiery blockades and shootouts, resulting in the deaths of 25 National Guard members. This event places significant pressure on Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum to demonstrate control over drug trafficking, particularly with the 2026 FIFA World Cup approaching in Mexico===Guadalajara, a city affected by the violence. The United States has classified Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes as a Specially Designated Global Terrorist and offered a $15 million bounty for his capture.