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Details from the operation, how El Mencho was killed: He was not injured, he was executed on the spot, he knew many secrets

2026-02-24 17:24:58Kosova&Bota SHKRUAR NGA REDAKSIA VOX
Details from the operation, how El Mencho was killed: He was not injured, he was
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"El Mencho" was located thanks to a tip from American intelligence, which was following the movements of a woman close to him, suspected of being his girlfriend.

Mexico has been gripped by a new wave of violence following the news of the death of one of the world's most powerful drug traffickers, Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, known as "El Mencho."

He was the leader of the infamous Jalisco Nueva Generación Cartel (CJNG), a criminal organization that controlled vast territories and important drug trafficking routes.

How was he found and how did he die?

According to the official version of the Mexican authorities, “El Mencho” was located thanks to a tip from US intelligence, which was following the movements of a woman close to him, suspected of being his girlfriend. Through her tracking, security forces were able to confirm the presence of Oseguera in a mountainous area near the city of Tapalpa, in the western state of Jalisco. The operation took place on February 22, as it had been planned the day before. According to the government, he was captured alive, but died while being transported by helicopter to the hospital.

However, investigative journalist Ioan Grillo, a deep expert on organized crime in Mexico, has disputed this version. According to him, the decision not to let him survive was made inside Mexico, since "he knew many secrets" and was responsible for the murders of many military personnel, judges, politicians, journalists and police officers.

Outbreak of violence in several countries

Immediately after the news of his death was published, armed clashes broke out in several regions of the country. The state of Jalisco was the hardest hit, especially its capital Guadalajara, as well as the resort city of Puerto Vallarta. The cartel reportedly offered a reward of 20,000 pesos for each soldier killed. Security Minister Omar García Harfuch announced that at least 30 cartel members, 27 members of the security forces and one innocent civilian had been killed in the clashes. More than 70 people have been arrested.

Cars, trucks and businesses were burned in many cities, while hundreds of barricades were erected on the streets. Residents and foreign tourists were forced to lock themselves in their homes and hotels. Clashes and arson were also reported in other areas, from Tijuana to the state of Quintana Roo.

The government's reaction and consequences

Mexico's President, Claudia Sheinbaum, called on citizens to remain calm, but the situation has clearly shown the strength and influence that drug cartels continue to have in the country.

The events come just four months before the start of the 2026 World Cup, which is also expected to be held in Guadalajara. Sports matches have been canceled, schools have been closed in seven states and flights to Guadalajara and Puerto Vallarta have been suspended for safety reasons. The United States and Canada have asked their citizens in Mexico to stay indoors or in hotels.

The struggle for succession

The death of “El Mencho” has opened a new battle for control of the cartel. His son, Rubén Oseguera González, known as “El Menchito,” is serving a life sentence in the United States.

Among the candidates to replace him are Juan Carlos Valencia González (“El 03”), his son-in-law Julio Alberto Castillo Rodríguez (“El Chorro”) and “security chief” Audias Flores Silva (“El Jardinero”). Analysts warn that a dangerous trafficker from another Latin American country could also become the leader, making the situation even more frightening.

A figure who controlled half the country

According to expert estimates, through a vast network of alliances and criminal groups, "El Mencho" had managed to control more than half of Mexican territory. Although he was said to have recently lived in isolation in the mountainous areas of Jalisco and suffered from serious health problems, his influence remained extraordinary.

His death does not mark the end of violence in Mexico. On the contrary, many organized crime analysts believe the country could face an even more turbulent period as criminal groups fight for power in one of the world's largest drug markets. / Corriera della Sera


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