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Mexico Says CJNG Boss 'El Mencho' Killed in Jalisco Raid, Triggering Nationwide Reprisals

Officials cite U.S. intelligence support for the raid.

Overview

  • The Mexican Defense Ministry confirmed that Nemesio 'El Mencho' Oseguera was wounded in a Tapalpa operation on Sunday and died during an air transfer to Mexico City.
  • Officials reported seven CJNG members dead in total, two arrests, seizures of weapons and armored vehicles, and three injured Mexican security personnel.
  • Jalisco’s governor reported coordinated roadblocks and vehicle burnings across the state, with similar actions in multiple regions as authorities activated Code Red and deployed reinforcements.
  • The U.S. Embassy advised citizens to shelter in place in several states, and airlines including Air Canada, United and American canceled or paused flights to Puerto Vallarta and Guadalajara.
  • Mexico said U.S. authorities provided complementary intelligence for the mission; reports of gunfire at Guadalajara’s airport were later countered by officials saying state airports were operating normally.