The killing of Nemesio Ruben Oseguera Cervantes, the leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (Cartel Jalisco Nueva Generacion, or CJNG), has triggered a wave of violence across several Mexican states, including Jalisco. Cervantes, better known as “El Mencho”, was killed in an operation by Mexico’s army on Sunday. Recommended Stories list of 2 itemsend of list But what is the Jalisco cartel, and what happens next after...

Authorities deploy 10,000 soldiers nationwide to quell violence following the drug lord’s killing in a military operation. Listen to this article Listen to this article | 3 mins info Published On 24 Feb 202624 Feb 2026 Click here to share on social media share2 Share Mexico remains on high alert after a wave of reprisal attacks triggered by the killing of its most wanted drug cartel leader, even as President...