Mexican army kills leader of Jalisco New Generation Cartel, official says

South China Morning Post National SecurityNews ReportEN 1 min read 100% complete by Associated PressFebruary 22, 2026 at 07:43 PM

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The Mexican army reportedly killed Nemesio Ruben Oseguera Cervantes, also known as "El Mencho," the leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG), during a military operation on Sunday in the western state of Jalisco. The operation followed roadblocks and burning vehicles in Jalisco and other states, tactics often used by cartels to impede military actions. Videos showed disruptions in Puerto Vallarta and panic at the Guadalajara airport. El Mencho, a former police officer, had led the CJNG since 2011, and the U.S. State Department had offered a $15 million reward for information leading to his arrest. The CJNG is considered one of Mexico's most powerful and rapidly expanding criminal organizations, and was designated as a foreign terrorist organization by the U.S. in February.

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In February, the Trump administration designated the cartel as a foreign terrorist organisation.

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The US State Department had offered a reward of up to US$15 million for information leading to the arrest of El Mencho.

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The Jalisco New Generation Cartel is one of the most powerful and fastest-growing criminal organisations in Mexico.

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It happened during a military operation in the western state of Jalisco.

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The Mexican army killed the leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, Nemesio Ruben Oseguera Cervantes, “El Mencho”, in an operation on Sunday.

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Trump administration 40% Puerto Vallarta 40% United States State Department 50% Jalisco ×370% Mexican Army 70% Mexico 70% Nemesio Ruben Oseguera Cervantes (El Mencho) ×290% Jalisco New Generation Cartel ×495%

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