Overview
- Defense officials said Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes was mortally wounded in a firefight in Tapalpa, Jalisco, and died during an air transfer to Mexico City after several CJNG members were also killed.
- Authorities reported at least 26 deaths following coordinated reprisals, including 17 security personnel, a pregnant civilian and eight suspected criminals, with 27 people arrested for violence and looting.
- Cartel affiliates blocked roads and set vehicles and businesses ablaze across roughly 20 states, with more than 250 roadblocks tallied and unrest concentrated in Jalisco’s urban corridor and Puerto Vallarta.
- Airlines including United, Delta and Air Canada canceled flights to Puerto Vallarta, schools were closed in multiple states, soccer matches were postponed and Jalisco’s governor activated a red alert.
- The White House confirmed U.S. intelligence support for the operation, while analysts and officials cautioned that CJNG infighting or rival moves could trigger further violence in the coming weeks.