Years before Nemesio Ruben “El Mencho” Oseguera Cervantes became one of the most wanted cartel leaders in the world, his criminal career reportedly started on the streets of

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

Who is the girlfriend of Rubén Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes “El Mencho”? She helped locate the cartel leader.

According to estimates from the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration ( DEA ), Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes was considered one of the richest drug lords in the world. U.S. authorities calculated that his net worth could exceed $1 billion, although other assessments place it at no less than $500 million.

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

There is great concern about possible violence during El Mencho's funeral ceremonies.

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.

The killing of Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes in an operation in Jalisco state is likely sending "psychological shockwaves" through Mexico's drug cartels, a former high-place U.S. official told CBC News on Monday.

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

Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau described Nemesio "El Mencho" Oseguera as "one of the bloodiest and most ruthless drug kingpins."

Nearly 100 suspected cartel drug traffickers, including Nemesio El Mencho Oseguera Cervantes's brother, were transferred to the US for trial after a terrorist designation. Nemesio, the leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel,