Mexico hunts 23 inmates sprung from jail during wave of violence

BBC News - WorldCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete February 24, 2026 at 02:43 PM

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Mexican authorities are searching for 23 inmates who escaped from a prison in Puerto Vallarta during a wave of violence instigated by the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) on Sunday. The cartel's actions, including blockading roads and setting vehicles ablaze, were a response to the killing of their leader, Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, also known as "El Mencho," by security forces. Armed men rammed a prison gate, facilitating the escape. The unrest, which impacted 19 states, caused travel disruptions and prompted safety warnings for tourists and residents. El Mencho, Mexico's most wanted man, led the CJNG into becoming a powerful criminal organization involved in drug production, trafficking, and violence.

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El Universal 30% Trump administration 40% United States 40% Morelia 40% National Guard 50% Juan Pablo Hernández 50% Jalisco ×260% Puerto Vallarta ×580% Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes (El Mencho) ×690% Mexico ×490% Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) ×495%

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prison break 90% cartel violence 80% jalisco new generation cartel 70% el mencho 60% drug trafficking 60% organized crime 60% mexican security forces 50% puerto vallarta 50% inmates 40%

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