The leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes — also known as "El Mencho" — was killed Sunday in a military operation in western Mexico, sparking violent clashes between Mexican authorities and the Jalisco New Generation Cartel. The killing of the powerful drug lord triggered several hours of roadblocks with burning vehicles and torching of businesses in Jalisco and other states. Jalisco's governor issued a Code Red in wake of the violence, and the U.S. State

Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, “El Mencho”, el temido líder del Cartel Jalisco Nueva Generación, fue abatido este domingo 22 de febrero de 2026 durante un operativo encabezado por fuerzas federales en la Sierra Sur de Jalisco. Con su muerte se cumple uno de los objetivos principales de México y Estados Unidos en materia de seguridad. #dailynmás #Jalisco #ElMencho #Mexico | NMás

The Mexican army killed the leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes, “El Mencho", decapitating what had become Mexico's most powerful cartel. Melissa Adan has more. | ABC World News Tonight with David Muir

On Sunday, Mexican special forces killed El Mencho, the leader of one of the country's most powerful cartels, Jalisco New Generation Cartel. The criminal organization, which engages in drug trafficking, human smuggling, money laundering and more, operates across the world, with one DEA agent telling CBS News the cartel networks in six out of seven of the continents. CBS News' Omar Villafranca has more on El Mencho's group. https://cbsn.ws/3MHKAC2 | CBS News

A major Mexican resort town was under siege on Sunday and an airport was reportedly attacked as the leader of the brutal Jalisco New Generation Cartel was killed by the army on Sunday. | New York Post