Mexico's most-wanted cartel leader El Mencho was killed
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The killing of Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes in an operation in Jalisco state is likely sending "psychological shockwaves" through Mexico's drug cartels, a former high-place U.S. official told CBC News on Monday.
He is identified as the top leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, commonly known as CJNG. Under his leadership, the group evolved from a
El Mencho or Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes was killed by the Mexican military on Sunday, dealing a huge blow to Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG). | World News
Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes has been in the crosshairs of Mexican law enforcement since at least 2015, when his associates allegedly shot down a military helicopter in Jalisco, Mexico, and killed
Authorities said Mexican forces killed Ruben "El Mencho" Oseguera, the notorious Jalisco cartel leader who became Mexico's most wanted drug kingpin.
Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, aka 'El Mencho, the leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, was killed in an operation on Sunday