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Mexico Army Kills Jalisco Cartel Drug Lord

February 23, 2026·21 days ago·via NBC News
Mexico Army Kills Jalisco Cartel Drug Lord
Mexican forces take down Nemesio "El Mencho" Oseguera Cervantes, the notorious head of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, during a botched capture operation. This powerful kingpin, long targeted by the US with a $15 million bounty for his role in murders of rivals and cops, meets his end sparking nationwide retaliation. Burning vehicles and chaos hit tourist zones like Puerto Vallarta, proving cartels thrive on weak sovereignty south of the border. Read more about this...

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