Washington, February 23: The Mexican security forces have successfully eliminated one of the most powerful and feared drug lords, Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, known as ‘El Mencho.’ Following this operation, violent protests have erupted in several states.
U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau confirmed the death of ‘El Mencho,’ stating on X, “This is a significant event for Mexico, the U.S., Latin America, and the world. Good people are stronger than bad ones.”
In a separate post, Landau expressed his sorrow and concern over the violence in Mexico. He noted, “It’s no surprise that bad people are responding with fear, but we must never lose hope!”
The U.S. State Department has also issued emergency contact numbers for American citizens. For calls from the U.S. and Canada, the number is 1-888-407-4747, and for international calls, including from Mexico, it is +1 202-501-4444.
According to The Wall Street Journal, the Mexican military’s operation against Oseguera marks a significant blow to organized crime. This assassination has intensified the government’s fight against cartels, leading to violent retaliation from gangs.
The Washington Post reported that violence erupted in areas controlled by the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, including Guadalajara, where vehicles were set ablaze and roads were blocked.
Fox News stated that Oseguera, also known as ‘El Mencho,’ was killed during a military operation in Jalisco. CNN reported that following the raid, violence flared in several states, with suspected cartel members setting fire to buses and shops and clashing with security forces.
The New York Post noted that after the cartel leader’s death, gunmen in Puerto Vallarta blocked highways and torched vehicles.
It is important to highlight that Oseguera was the head of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG). U.S. authorities had previously offered a reward of up to $15 million for information leading to his arrest. ‘El Mencho’ was implicated in drug trafficking in the U.S. and was long regarded as a key figure in the flow of fentanyl and methamphetamine.
This operation in Mexico comes amid ongoing pressure from Washington to curb drug trafficking. In recent months, the U.S. administration has urged Mexico to intensify its actions against cartels, while Mexican leaders have outright denied any direct U.S. military intervention.
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