Alleged CJNG Operator Detained in Jalisco, Linked to ‘El Mencho’s’ Partner Guadalajara, Mexico – Mexican authorities have arrested José “N,” also known as “Pepe,” a suspected key operative of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG). The arrest, carried out by elements of the Mexican Army and National Guard, is significant due to alleged ties to … Read more
Mexico City – The body of Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, known as “El Mencho,” leader of the Jalisco Recent Generation Cartel (CJNG), has been officially handed over to his family, the Mexican Attorney General’s Office (FGR) confirmed on Saturday, February 28, 2026. The transfer concludes a period of forensic examination and identification following his death during … Read more
Succession Planning at the CJNG: Identifying Potential Heirs to “El Mencho” Following the reported death of Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, known as “El Mencho,” leader of the Cártel Jalisco Nueva Generación (CJNG), Mexican authorities are focusing on identifying potential successors who could maintain the organization’s operational capacity. The announcement came during a press conference led by … Read more
Festivals Canceled in Nayarit and Michoacán Amidst Security Concerns Following CJNG Leader’s Capture Authorities in the Mexican states of Nayarit and Michoacán have announced the cancellation of several public festivals and events due to heightened security concerns following recent clashes with the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG). The decisions, made by local officials, reflect a … Read more
US Official Meets with Mexican Security Cabinet Following ‘El Mencho’ Operation Mexico City – In the wake of the reported death of Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, known as “El Mencho,” leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG), a high-level delegation from the United States met with Mexico’s security cabinet this Tuesday. The meeting, led by … Read more
The CJNG’s TikTok Strategy: How Mexico’s Cartel is Leveraging Social Media for Recruitment and Propaganda The line between entertainment and recruitment is blurring on TikTok, and Mexican drug cartels are exploiting this digital frontier. A recent study by researchers at El Colegio de México (Colmex) reveals a concerning trend: the Jalisco Novel Generation Cartel (CJNG) … Read more
Sheinbaum Meets with U.S. Ambassador Following ‘El Mencho’ Operation Mexico City – President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo met with U.S. Ambassador to Mexico, Ron Johnson, at the National Palace on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, following the recent operation that resulted in the death of Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, known as “El Mencho,” leader of the Jalisco Modern … Read more
Guadalajara, Mexico – A surge of violence gripped the Mexican state of Jalisco over the weekend, resulting in at least 58 confirmed fatalities, including 25 members of the National Guard, and widespread damage to infrastructure. The clashes, sparked by a military operation targeting Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes, known as “El Mencho,” leader of the Jalisco … Read more
Mexico Reels as Alleged Drug Kingpin ‘El Mencho’ Reportedly Killed in Military Operation The leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG), Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, known as “El Mencho,” was reportedly killed in a military operation in Mexico on Sunday, February 22nd, 2026. The death of the notorious drug trafficker, long sought by both Mexican … Read more
Tapalpa, Jalisco, Mexico – In a significant blow to organized crime in Mexico, Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, widely known as “El Mencho,” the leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG), was killed during a military operation on February 22, 2026. The operation, conducted by the Mexican Army’s Special Forces in the municipality of Tapalpa, Jalisco, … Read more