Cjng: Death of 'El Mencho' Triggers Deadly Crackdown, Mass Escapes and Widespread Arson
The death of Rubén Nemesio Oseguera, known as 'El Mencho', has set off a wave of violence tied to cjng that left dozens dead, hundreds of vehicles burned and the confirmed escape of 23 inmates from a Puerto Vallarta-area prison.
Cjng leader’s killing and immediate violent aftermath
The fall of Rubén Nemesio Oseguera, 'El Mencho', in Tapalpa triggered a sharp reaction from criminal groups. A Sunday operation in the Jalisco forest that preceded the events left seven narcotraficantes dead and three military personnel wounded. The federal government reported that the broader operation left 25 members of the National Guard dead, in addition to a worker from the Jalisco Prosecutor's Office, the custodio of Puerto Vallarta and one woman; the government also counted 30 presumed narcotraficantes among the dead.
Widespread arson and public disorder in Puerto Vallarta
Violence related to the events produced extensive arson in Puerto Vallarta, with at least two hundred vehicles burned and dozens of businesses set aflame in several states. Initial accounts referenced a wave of burned cars that reached around 200 in Puerto Vallarta and a broader pattern of incendiary attacks across multiple states.
Prison attack in Ixtapa and the escape of 23 inmates
Juan Pablo Hernández, Secretary of Security of Jalisco, confirmed that 23 inmates escaped from the Ixtapa prison, located north of Puerto Vallarta, on Sunday afternoon. The inmates fled after a group of criminals opened fire and used a vehicle to knock down a gate of the prison. A prison guard died in the attack. Authorities say alerts are being issued to capture the escaped prisoners.
Investigations, denials of blockades and localized firefighting efforts
The Fiscalía General de la República announced the opening of 57 investigation files tied to violence in 14 states. Authorities also addressed reports of road blockades, denying the existence of narcobloqueos in Apatzingán, Michoacán. In a public post, the Security Cabinet said there were no records of vehicles burned in Apatzingán and noted that fires affecting four vehicles in Coalcomán and three in Aguililla were extinguished without obstruction to communication routes.
Official reactions and continuing uncertainty
Government officials described a return to normality on Monday and stated that narcobloqueos on major roads had been lifted. The U. S. ambassador to Mexico, Ronald Johnson, expressed sorrow over the deaths of "patriotas mexicanos" in the operation against the CJNG, recognized the country’s security forces for their courage and commitment, and said their actions help families live with greater peace and security. Earlier statements from the federal Secretary of Security, Omar García Harfuch, noted the death of a custodio in Jalisco hours before later announcements; Harfuch also indicated that in the State ocurrieron seis agresio — unclear in the provided context.
Recent updates indicate these details form the core of unfolding events; some specifics remain unclear and may evolve as investigations proceed.
