Mexican Army Kills Jalisco New Generation Cartel Leader Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes in Major Operation

The Mexican army killed Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, the leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, in an operation Sunday, a federal official said. The official, who requested anonymity because they were not authorized to speak publicly, said the action took place during a military operation in the western state of Jalisco.

Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes: Military Operation and Local Disruption

The military operation was preceded by several hours of roadblocks with burning vehicles in Jalisco and other states. Such tactics are commonly used by cartels to block military operations, and the disturbances were tied to the action that led to the death of the cartel leader. The official who described the operation declined to be identified publicly, citing limitations on speaking about the operation.

U. S. Reward and Prior Designation of the Cartel

The U. S. State Department had offered a reward of up to $15 million for information leading to the arrest of El Mencho. In February, the Trump administration designated the cartel as a foreign terrorist organization. Those steps were part of prior efforts noted in recent accounts and are relevant to the international dimension of efforts targeting the cartel leadership.

Immediate Implications and Developing Details

The announcement by a federal official marks a significant declaration about the outcome of the operation, but details remain developing. The official attribution of the action and the operational account were limited by the official’s request for anonymity. Authorities and observers may issue further clarifications, and the situation on the ground could evolve as additional information is released.

This report is based on statements made by a federal official and the documented facts surrounding the operation, including the use of roadblocks and burning vehicles in multiple states, the presence of a previously announced U. S. reward, and the cartel's earlier designation. Further confirmations and official releases may add context and detail to the events described here; current information should be treated as subject to update.