The Mexican government on Sunday killed drug lord Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, known as “El Mencho,” who created and led the Jalisco New Generation Cartel. Oseguera was originally injured in the operation, then died during transport to Mexico City for medical help.

Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes, known as "El Mencho," was the leader of the notorious Jalisco New Generation Cartel prior to his death on Sunday.

A carefully coordinated intelligence effort led Mexican forces to a secluded mountain compound where the country’s most wanted cartel leader

Authorities used the location of a woman who was with Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes, the drug kingpin known as "El Mencho," to find him.

He is identified as the top leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, commonly known as CJNG. Under his leadership, the group evolved from a

Mexican officials said 25 Mexican National Guard troops were killed in the ensuing violence triggered by the killing of cartel leader "El Mencho."

Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes — known as "El Mencho" — was the boss of one of the fastest-growing criminal networks in Mexico.

Oseguera, the longtime leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG), was killed during a pre-dawn raid carried out by Mexican military forces in western Mexico, according to senior government officials.

HOUSTON — Violence and unrest have spread across Mexico following the death of Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) leader Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes, known as “El Mencho.” Authorities confirm Oseguera died during a joint operation involving Mexican forces and U.S. intelligence support.

Popular tourist spots in Mexico were caught up in a wave of retaliatory violence after drug lord "El Mencho" was killed.

After Mexican forces killed Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, head of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, in a U.S.-backed operation, retaliatory violence spread across several states. An expert speculated the raid was part of preparations for the 2026 World Cup.