A federal operation targeting Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, alias “El Mencho,” leader of the Cártel Jalisco Nueva Generación (CJNG), resulted in significant violence, including armed confrontations, vehicle burnings, and road blockades primarily in Jalisco, Mexico. Security Secretary Omar García Harfuch confirmed 61 total fatalities, comprising 34 alleged criminals and 25 federal forces, including National Guard elements, a custodian, and an FGJ agent.
Key points
- The initial clash in Tapalpa, Jalisco, involved the Army and CJNG security, leading to the death of eight criminals and the seizure of an arsenal including two rocket launchers.
- Following the action, 27 aggressive acts were registered in Jalisco, resulting in the deaths of 25 National Guard elements, one custodian, and one state FGJ agent, plus 30 alleged criminals killed in those attacks.
- Four alleged criminals were killed in Michoacán, and 15 security personnel were injured in the related violence.
- The US Embassy in Mexico issued a third security alert, advising US citizens and diplomatic personnel to shelter in place across numerous states due to ongoing security operations and associated criminal activity.
- The location of 'El Mencho' was reportedly revealed through military intelligence tracking one of his sentimental partners.
Why it matters
The high casualty count underscores the intensity of the confrontation with the CJNG, leading to widespread security disruptions like transportation cancellations and toll booth closures across several Mexican states.
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