Overview
- Mexico’s Defense Ministry said Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes was wounded in a shootout in Tapalpa and died during an air transfer to Mexico City, with U.S. intelligence support confirmed by the White House.
- Officials reported multiple suspects killed and two arrests during the operation, and they seized armored vehicles and rocket launchers capable of downing aircraft.
- Authorities cited CJNG-linked arson and roadblocks across numerous states, reporting more than 250 blockades in 20 states and stating most had been cleared by late Sunday.
- The U.S. Embassy urged Americans in Jalisco, Tamaulipas, Michoacán, Guerrero and Nuevo León to shelter in place as airlines including Air Canada, United and American canceled flights to Puerto Vallarta and Guadalajara.
- Jalisco activated a ‘Code Red’ as schools, public transport and events were suspended, and local officials reported at least 14 additional deaths on Sunday, including seven National Guard members, with security operations ongoing.