Developing: Mexican security forces are currently battling elements of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel across multiple areas in the country following the elimination of its leader, Nemesio “El Mencho” Oseguera Cervantes, in a military operation. Details on the operation: According to Mexican news outlets, the operation that killed El... Mencho was carried out by federal military forces in the mountainous region of Jalisco early Sunday morning. Reports indicate that specialized army units located and engaged the cartel leader in an operation that unfolded for hours, resulting in his death in the town of Tapalpa. Authorities have not disclosed the precise details, but sources cited by major newspapers said the mission was the result of sustained intelligence work and targeted planning by Mexico’s security apparatus. There’s also talk of some sort of US involvement (could be intel sharing). Right now, video and images coming out of Mexico show burning vehicles blocking major highways and thick plumes of smoke rising over several cities in Jalisco, including Guadalajara and Puerto Vallarta. Armed groups have set up “narco” roadblocks, torching cars and trucks to paralyze traffic and slow down the movement of security forces. At the Guadalajara airport, passengers have been seen fleeing amid reports of nearby gunfire, while flights to Puerto Vallarta were temporarily suspended due to the security situation. The unrest has spread beyond Jalisco into neighboring states, including Michoacán, Guanajuato, Tamaulipas, Colima, and Nayarit, with similar blockades and vehicle fires reported along key transportation routes. Local authorities have urged residents to remain indoors as public transportation services were suspended in parts of Jalisco. The U.S. Embassy in Mexico has issued security alerts for Americans in Mexico, urging them to shelter in place due to ongoing security operations and related violence. As of right now, U.S. officials have not released a detailed public statement on the operation itself, but prior to his death, the U.S. State Department had offered a $15 million reward for information leading to the capture of El Mencho.show more

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