Mexican Military Strikes Major Blow to Jalisco Cartel by Killing El Mencho

In a critical victory for law enforcement and national security, the Mexican army has reportedly killed Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes, better known as "El Mencho," the notorious head of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG). This militant operation unfolded in the western state of Jalisco, after cartel-affiliated criminals unleashed hours of violent roadblocks and vehicle burnings—a signature tactic aimed at thwarting military advances.El Mencho was not just another drug lord; he was one of the most wanted criminals whose cartel operations have destabilized not only Mexico but also spilled over into American communities. The U.S. State Department’s reward of up...