Mexico cartel leader killed, 25 security forces dead
Mexican special forces conducted an operation resulting in the death of Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel. The aftermath included retaliatory attacks that resulted in the deaths of 25 National Guard members across…
Mexican special forces conducted an operation resulting in the death of Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel. The aftermath included retaliatory attacks that resulted in the deaths of 25 National Guard members across six incidents.
The operation took place in Oseguera's home state of Jalisco on Sun, Oct 29, 2023. In response, cartel members engaged in widespread violence, including roadblocks, vehicle fires, and attacks on security forces.
Approximately 30 criminal suspects were killed in Jalisco. Four additional suspects were killed in Michoacan. Casualties included a prison guard, a state prosecutor's agent, and an unidentified woman.
Mexican special forces conducted an operation resulting in the death of Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel.
Oseguera, also known as "El Mencho," was leading a criminal network involved in trafficking fentanyl, methamphetamine, and cocaine to the United States. He died during a firefight while being transported to Mexico City.
The United States provided intelligence support for the operation. Following these events, numerous states canceled school activities as authorities worked to remove over 250 cartel-induced roadblocks across 20 states. President Claudia Sheinbaum addressed the public, calling for calm.
Based on reporting by Africanews.
