How U.S.-Mexico Intelligence Cooperation Took Down ‘El Mencho’ and Struck a Blow Against Cartel Violence

The death of Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, known as ‘El Mencho’—the ruthless leader of the Cartel Jalisco Nueva Generación (CJNG)—is a decisive moment in the ongoing battle against transnational criminal organizations that undermine not only Mexico’s security but also America’s borders.Months of meticulous intelligence gathering, combining Mexican military efforts with critical information provided by U.S. agencies, pinpointed El Mencho’s whereabouts in a remote property near Tapalpa, Jalisco—a notorious CJNG stronghold. This operation wasn’t a spontaneous raid; it was the product of a sophisticated, joint effort aimed at dismantling one of the most violent cartels threatening regional stability and America's homeland security.Why...