US EditionMexico fears more violence after army kills leader of powerful Jalisco cartel
El Mencho's death triggered retaliatory attacks across 20 states, causing 74 deaths including 25 National Guard officers, and widespread disruptions, officials said.
- Mexican military special forces killed Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, known as El Mencho, in Tapalpa, Jalisco on February 22, 2026, triggering immediate widespread violence across Mexico.
- Under President Claudia Sheinbaum, Mexican special forces planned and executed the raid targeting him as a top trafficker sought by the U.S., which offered a $15 million reward and provided intelligence support.
- Authorities reported more than 250 road blockades across 20 Mexican states, with at least 74 dead including 25 National Guard officers amid attacks on banks, petrol stations and shops.
- Travel warnings and shelter-in-place advisories were issued after Mexico deployed 2,500 troops, airlines including Air Canada, United, and American canceled flights, and Liga MX postponed matches.
- The chaos raised concerns about Mexico's suitability as a co-host of the FIFA World Cup, with Guadalajara hardest hit, as analysts at International Crisis Group describe it as a turning point in President Sheinbaum's security strategy.
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At least 74 people were killed in the arrest of Mexican drug boss Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes alias "El Mencho" and subsequent battles between security forces and suspects.
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