Who was El Mencho? Drug cartel kingpin’s killing sparks clashes in Mexico

El Mencho killed in Mexico: Tensions have rocked Mexico after the killing of a top drug cartel leader Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes, also known as El Mencho. The infamous drug kingpin was killed during a raid by Mexican authorities in Jalisco after which criminal groups reportedly burned cars and trucks to block roads. This screen … Read more

El Mencho killing: Peso Pluma, girlfriend Kenia Os under fire after drug leader’s death, ‘Cancel all those artists…’

Mexican music stars and popular couple Peso Pluma and Kenia Os are under fire on social media after the killing of Nemesio “El Mencho” Oseguera Cervantes, the powerful head of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel. El Mencho, one of the world’s most-wanted traffickers, died following a Mexican military operation on Sunday, February 22, reported CNN. … Read more

El Mencho death sparks Ryan Wedding buzz as Mexican army kills CJNG leader; ‘bet he tipped them off’

El Mencho or Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes, the feared leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) was killed by Mexican military on Sunday. His death sparked buzz about Ryan Wedding, the Canadian ex-Olympian and alleged drug kingpin. Ryan Wedding was arrested a month before the military action against El Mencho. (X/@DanCrenshawTX, X/@illicitinv) Wedding, after … Read more

El Mencho net worth and family: Who are wife Rosalinda González Valencia and kids, how rich are they?

El Mencho or Nemesio Ruben Oseguera Cervantes, the feared leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG), was killed by the Mexican army on Sunday. The incident sparked a wave of unrest in Mexico as vehicles were torched and armed gunmen blocked highways across states. Mexican drug lord Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, also known as El … Read more

‘El Mencho still alive…’: Bombshell claim emerges after Mexico cartel operation; critics demand proof

Mexican and American authorities on Sunday announced that the army had killed Nemesio Ruben Oseguera Cervantes, aka El Mencho, the leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel. The 59-year-old, per the statement, was wounded in an operation in Tapalpa, Jalisco, and died while being flown to Mexico City. Three other people were killed at the … Read more

El Mencho death draws Pablo Escobar comparisons after action against CJNG leader; ‘most powerful drug lord’

El Mencho or Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes, the feared leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG), was killed after a Mexican military operation on Sunday. His death has sparked off social media chatter, with many drawing comparisons to Pablo Escobar, the leader of the Medellin cartel in Colombia. El Mencho was killed after a … Read more

Mexico news LIVE updates: Drug lord El Mencho killed; US issues security alert amid Jalisco clashes

Updated on: Feb 23, 2026 2:48:20 AM IST Armed civilians blocked several roads in the state of Jalisco, in western Mexico, following an operation by federal forces in the town of Tapalpa, local authorities reported. Mexico news LIVE updates: Massive security operations in Mexico’s western state of Jalisco, including Puerto Vallarta and Guadalajara, killing drug … Read more

El Mencho killed: Who will lead CJNG after Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes death? Leadership structure explained

The Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) is in a state of disarray after its leader was taken out. The Mexican army killed El Mencho or Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes on Sunday, as per reports. El Mencho reportedly died when being flown to Mexico City. (X/@sentdefender) Oseguera Cervantes was initially wounded in an operation to capture … Read more

El Mencho death row: Who killed CJNG cartel boss in Jalisco? Trump, Claudia Sheinbaum’s operation explained

Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) leader, Nemesio Ruben Oseguera Cervantes, aka El Mencho, was killed in a Mexican military operation in Jalisco on Sunday, officials said. The death of the drug cartel kingpin has sparked violence across Puerto Vallarta, Tapalpa, Guadalajara, and other cities. Meanwhile, the US reacted to the operation, saying it was a … Read more