Mexico Kills Leader of One of the Largest Drug Cartels

SadaNews - The Mexican army announced on Sunday the death of Mexican drug dealer Nemesio Oseguera, known as "El Mencho," the leader of one of the largest cartels.

The army added in a statement that the suspect died from his wounds while being transported after a military operation carried out by federal authorities.

However, his death did not go unnoticed and immediately sparked a wave of unrest in the region he controlled.

A government source reported incidents of violence, as organized crime gangs mobilized and blocked roads in the city of Zapopan.

In response, the governor of Jalisco, Pablo Lemus Navarro, urged the state's 8 million residents to stay home until the situation is brought under control.

Lemus stated that public transportation services would be suspended and urged residents not to travel on state roads due to the violent events that have spread to at least five regions of the country.

For its part, the U.S. State Department viewed the death of "El Mencho" as a significant development for Mexico, Latin America, and the world.

However, it also expressed concern over the scenes of violence in Mexico, referring to the chaos caused by the death of "El Mencho."

Some airlines announced the cancellation of flights to Mexico, according to American media.

This came after the Mexican embassy in Washington revealed on Sunday that the United States provided information for a military operation that led to the death of Nemesio Oseguera "El Mencho," leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel.

In a post on X, it stated that in addition to the efforts of central military intelligence, U.S. authorities provided supplementary information as part of bilateral coordination and cooperation with the United States.

$15 Million

It is noteworthy that "El Mencho," 59 years old, was the leader of a group that has become in recent years the most powerful and notorious criminal organization in Mexico, according to the British newspaper "The Guardian."

The United States had offered a reward of $15 million for information leading to the capture of the drug cartel leader accused of trafficking massive quantities of cocaine, fentanyl, and methamphetamine across its southern border.

He also wielded extensive influence across Mexico, as well as in other parts of Latin America.