Jalisco on Edge After Capture and Death of Nemesio Oseguera, ‘El Mencho’: State Says Blockades Lifted as Violence Leaves Wide Damage
Jalisco is confronting the aftermath of the fall and reported death of Nemesio Oseguera, 'El Mencho', leader of the Cartel Jalisco Nueva Generación; the state government says there are no active blockades even as a wave of violence damaged Puerto Vallarta and other areas. The scale of the reaction by organized crime has produced deaths, mass arson and detentions, and officials are working to restore public services and security.
Jalisco government: no active blockades, but major disruptions remain
The Government of Jalisco has assured that, at the moment of its statement, there are no reports of active blockades in the state most affected by the criminal reaction following the fall on Sunday of Nemesio Oseguera, El Mencho. Images circulated showing a tractor removing a burned vehicle from a public road; authorities characterized those units as already destroyed and previously used to obstruct points during the recent unrest.
Human toll and arrests: numbers released by federal and state authorities
Officials provided a running account of the human toll and law-enforcement actions. The government said the operation left 25 agents of the National Guard killed, one worker of the Fiscalía de Jalisco, the custodio of Puerto Vallarta and one woman dead. In addition, 30 presumed narcotraffickers were counted among the fatalities. The Fiscalía General de la República opened 57 investigation files across 14 states tied to the violence.
Puerto Vallarta hit hard: widespread arson and prison escape
Puerto Vallarta, described as a tourism jewel of Jalisco, suffered extensive damage: at least two hundred vehicles were burned and dozens of businesses were set on fire in multiple states. Authorities also confirmed the escape of 23 inmates from the penal of Ixtapa, north of Puerto Vallarta, after the security operation.
Detentions, transport impacts and return-to-normal plans
The Fiscalía de Jalisco reported, up to 3: 00 p. m., the detention of 41 people: 20 were arrested for taking part in violent acts and 21 for looting. Officials signaled a staged restoration of daily life. Salvador Zamora, the secretary general of Jalisco, said public activities would be resumed gradually and noted that official updates would follow in the coming hours; his statement included: "Queremos decirle a la gente que toda la actividad social, toda la actividad productiva, por supuesto, económica, se irá restableciendo paulatinamente de acuerdo a los informes oficiales que estaremos dando en las próximas horas. "
At the time of the government update, mass transport was operating at 50% capacity and collective transport at 16%. Authorities indicated that decisions on the resumption or suspension of in-person classes would be resolved in the hours ahead.
Market security and local officials’ reactions
The Mercado de Abastos de Guadalajara will resume activities on Tuesday with reinforced security measures. The Government of Jalisco said it has requested support from municipal, state and federal security authorities to strengthen permanent operations in the area.
In a separate regional response, the governor of Nuevo León, Samuel García, sought to calm residents after the wave of violence, stating: "No hay nada de qué preocuparse en Nuevo León. "
What remains uncertain and what to watch next
Officials emphasized that restoring normal activity will be gradual. The number of investigation files, the scope of burned property and the detentions outline the immediate challenges, while the confirmed prison escape and the extent of damage in Puerto Vallarta mark priorities for security and accountability efforts. Recent updates indicate continuing operational and investigative work; details may evolve as authorities release further information.
