Overview
- Mexican authorities say Nemesio “El Mencho” Oseguera Cervantes was wounded during a capture operation near Tapalpa and died en route to medical care, after investigators traced a woman linked to him to the hideout.
- Coordinated reprisals by alleged CJNG members brought roadblocks, arson and clashes across several states, with reported death tolls around 70 to 74 and widespread transport disruptions.
- The government moved Marine infantry to Puerto Vallarta and deployed roughly 2,500 additional soldiers to Jalisco, reporting that most blockades were cleared and services largely restored with only sporadic incidents.
- The White House confirmed the United States provided intelligence support for the operation, and U.S. authorities had posted a $15 million reward for information leading to El Mencho.
- El Mencho’s body was flown to Mexico City and the family has formally requested its release, as Mexico maintains heightened security and reassures visitors ahead of upcoming international events.