Cartels outgun police: Rocket launchers seized in El Mencho raid spotlight CJNG firepower

Fox News - WorldCenter-RightEN 2 min read 100% complete by Greg WehnerFebruary 23, 2026 at 03:00 AM

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A recent raid targeting Ruben "El Mencho" Oseguera Cervantes, leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG), revealed the cartel's extensive military-grade weaponry. Mexican forces seized rocket launchers capable of shooting down aircraft during the operation, highlighting the CJNG's evolution into a heavily armed organization. The CJNG has previously demonstrated its firepower, including a 2015 attack where they used rocket-propelled grenades to down a military helicopter. The scale of the operation, involving Mexican Special Forces, aircraft, and specialized units, underscores the force required to confront the cartel. The U.S. State Department issued travel alerts for several Mexican states due to security operations and related criminal activity, reflecting the instability associated with cartel confrontations.

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Key Player Opposition Context

Justice Department 30% Sinaloa Cartel 30% Tren de Aragua 30% State Department 40% Air Force 40% National Guard 40% Drug Enforcement Administration 40% Mexican Special Forces 50% Mexican Military 60% Mexico ×380% Ruben "Nemesio" Oseguera Cervantes (El Mencho) 90% Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) ×6100%

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cjng 100% cartel firepower 90% rocket launchers 80% mexican cartels 70% el mencho 70% heavy weapons 60% paramilitary organization 60% armed conflict 50% security operations 50% drug enforcement 40%

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Very Negative

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Center-Right (0.50)

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90%

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Mexico

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