Overview
- Mexico’s defense ministry said Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes was fatally wounded during a Tapalpa raid and died while being airlifted to Mexico City.
- Security forces reported clearing most of more than 250 roadblocks that spread across roughly 20 states, with arrests and weapons seizures following the attacks.
- The U.S. government confirmed it provided intelligence support for the operation, and the U.S. Embassy urged citizens in several states to shelter in place.
- Air Canada, United, American and other carriers canceled flights to Puerto Vallarta and Guadalajara as authorities deployed forces and advised residents to stay indoors under Jalisco’s “code red.”
- Officials and sources cautioned that further violence is possible as CJNG factions vie for control following the leader’s death.