73 people died in attempt to capture Mexican cartel leader and its violent aftermath: officials

South China Morning PostEN 1 min read 100% complete by Associated PressFebruary 24, 2026 at 12:57 AM

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At least 73 people died in Mexico following an attempt to capture Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, also known as "El Mencho," the leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel. The deaths included security forces, suspected cartel members, and others. Oseguera Cervantes died after a shootout with the Mexican military in Tapalpa, Jalisco, after authorities tracked one of his romantic partners to his hideout. He and two bodyguards were apprehended but died en route to Mexico City. The Jalisco New Generation Cartel, known for trafficking drugs to the United States, responded with widespread violence, including roadblocks and arson. In a separate incident, soldiers killed another high-ranking cartel member who was allegedly coordinating violence and offering bounties for killed soldiers.

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Mexico City 30% Tapalpa 40% Ricardo Trevilla ×350% United States 50% Jalisco ×260% Mexican Military 60% Mexico ×480% Jalisco New Generation Cartel 80% Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes (El Mencho) ×590%

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cartel violence 90% violence 90% mexican cartel leader 80% nemesio oseguera cervantes 70% jalisco new generation cartel 70% drug trafficking 60% el mencho 60% security forces 60% shoot-out 50% mexican military 50%

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