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

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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