Mexican army kills leader of Jalisco Generation Cartel, Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes, “El Mencho", 22 February 2026

[ASipowicz]

We have 3 friends (siblings) who flew down yesterday to visit their elderly parents and celebrate their Dad's birthday. My sister heard from them an hour ago and they are on lockdown, helicopters in the air around them. I can't imagine how this will end ...

 

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https://twitter.com/x/status/2025674393431466184

"The US State Department
has issued a security alert for all Americans stranded in Mexico
after chaos erupted when the army killed the leader of a powerful cartel.

The intense commotion and code red warning was triggered in the early hours of Sunday,
when the Mexican Army went into the rustic town of Tapalpa,
which is about 170 miles southeast of Puerto Vallarta, in the state of Jalisco.

They killed Nemesio 'El Mencho' Oseguera Cervantes,
according to high-ranking officials who spoke with local publications."

Also

"Cartel Attacks"

American tourists left stranded in Mexico hotspot as cartels burn cars

Columns of smoke are rising over Puerto Vallarta, a popular tourist spot, after Mexican authorities conducted an operation to kill a prominent cartel leader on Sunday morning.

www.dailymail.co.uk

From the last article-

Roadblocks were later reported in at least six states, including Jalisco, Michoacán, Colima, Tamaulipas, Guanajuato and Aguascalientes.

 

[diggndeeperstill]

I don’t speak spanish- so I can’t understand this. I hope it qualifies as msm.

https://twitter.com/x/status/2025642890215436651

Showing translated verbiage.
#IMPORTANT | The wave of #violence doesn’t stop! Attack against journalists from @AztecaNoticias, including Otoniel Martínez (@_otomartinez). The car they were traveling in was shot at in Guadalajara, Jalisco.

 

[Seni]

Highly unlikely. You'll have the CJNG response against the government, and down the road there will likely be massive infighting. This is a Mexican thing.

Agree. In Colombia we have infiltrations from associates of the Mexican cartels, mainly setting up deals to buy cocaine which is processed in laboratories here, although the raw material comes from other South American countries.

We are more affected by the Venezuelan cartel Tren de Aragua which has active "cells" operating here.

 

[dotr]

https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/livestory/puerto-vallarta-violence-9.7101866

'The Latest​

• Global Affairs Canada issued a travel advisory saying there is a "shelter in place order" in Puerto Vallarta following a sudden escalation of violence
• Planes heading to the city from Canada have been turning around mid-flight, an online flight tracker shows.
• The violence was triggered by a federal operation that unfolded earlier in the day, according to a government official.
• Mexico's secretariat of national defence said that the leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel was killed during a clash with military special forces.
• Canadians in the area are being advised to keep a low profile, monitor media reports and follow the orders of local authorities.
• The federal government is 'closely monitoring' the situation, Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand said in a statement.'

 

[Herat]

Flightradar24 is still showing commercial flights from the US and other Mexican cities arriving and at least one departed from Guadalajara Airport.

There have been some private plane arrivals and departures from the PV airport.

 

[Dotta]

So....

One is dead
but I bet
there are others queuing to take his place.
Maybe even more ruthless.

Hydra Head.



JMO

 

[MassGuy]

So....

One is dead
but I bet
there are others queuing to take his place.
Maybe even more ruthless.

Hydra Head.



JMO

I honestly don't think it's possible to be more ruthless than El Mencho was. He's been sick for a long time, so it really comes down to how involved he has been in recent years, and if the organization is built for a smooth transition of power.

History says that the concern is not for a worse successor, but from competing factions trying to consolidate power.

Basically, a civil war inside CJNG.

 

[dotr]

'11 min ago

What to do if you're stranded in Mexico​

https://www.cnn.com/world/live-news/mexico-el-mencho-killed-travel-chaos-02-23-26-intl-hnk

''The US government has urged Americans in several Mexican states, including popular vacation spots in Jalisco, Baja California and Quintana Roo, to shelter in place as violence erupts across the country following the death of cartel leader Nemesio “El Mencho” Oseguera Cervantes.

While airports are operating normally, some domestic and international flights have been cancelled in both Guadelajara and Puerto Vallarta. Widespread roadblocks are also impeding airline operations, and all taxis and ride shares have been suspended in Puerto Vallarta.

If you are currently in the affected areas in Mexico, here is what to do, as per the US State Department guidance:

• Seek shelter and minimize unnecessary movements. Remain in your residences or hotels.
• Avoid areas around law enforcement activity.
• Be aware of your surroundings.
• Monitor local media for updates.
• Follow the directions of local authorities and in case of emergency, call 911.
• Avoid crowds.
• Keep family and friends advised of your location and well-being via phone, text, and social media.

Anyone who needs help can contact the numbers below:

From US & Canada: 1-888-407-4747

From Overseas (including Mexico): +1 202-501-4444''

 

[HmmMysterious]

I honestly don't think it's possible to be more ruthless than El Mencho was. He's been sick for a long time, so it really comes down to how involved he has been in recent years, and if the organization is built for a smooth transition of power.

History says that the concern is not for a worse successor, but from competing factions trying to consolidate power.

Basically, a civil war inside CJNG.

Speaking of ruthless, here's a phone call that El Mencho (I call him El Menso or the dumbahh lol) made to his local police chief DEMANDING that his police force stop arresting his thugs. And the chief actually obeyed him. It's crazy. El Mencho was a literal demon.

 

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The United States provided intelligence support to the Mexican government in order to assist with an operation in Talpalpa, Jalisco, Mexico, in which Nemesio ‘El Mencho’ Oseguera Cervantes, an infamous drug lord and leader within the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, was eliminated. ‘El Mencho’ was a was a top target for the Mexican and United States government as one of the top traffickers of fentanyl into our homeland. Last year, President Trump rightfully designated the Jalisco New Generation Cartel as a Foreign Terrorist Organization — because that’s exactly what it is. In this operation, three additional cartel members were killed, three were wounded, and two were arrested.

President Trump has been very clear — the United States will ensure narcoterrorists sending deadly drugs to our homeland are forced to face the wrath of justice they have long deserved.

The Trump Administration also commends and thanks the Mexican military for their cooperation and successful execution of this operation.

https://twitter.com/x/status/2025751007594971346