Maria Julissa denies link to 'El Mencho' amid viral social posts
maria julissa pushed back on viral claims tying her to the death of Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, known as "El Mencho, " saying on Instagram she had nothing to do with the events that led to his death on Feb. 22, 2026.
Maria Julissa denies ties to the CJNG leader
The influencer used Instagram stories to reject what she called false accusations. She wrote, "Quiero dejarlo absolutamente claro, yo no tengo nada que ver con esa situación, " and added that she denied any sentimental relationship or involvement in the circumstances surrounding the capo's death. She urged followers to report accounts that distort reality and warned about altered images and deepfakes.
How the story spread on social platforms
Posts on Facebook and X circulated a viral narrative claiming the authorities located El Mencho in Tapalpa, Jalisco with the help of a romantic partner and identified the influencer as that partner. Screenshots of Instagram stories purportedly showing her celebrating the capo's fall were shared online. There is no official confirmation linking the influencer to intelligence actions or to the inner circle of Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes.
What is known about El Mencho's death
Reports state the leader of the Cártel Jalisco Nueva Generación was wounded in a confrontation during an operation coordinated by the Defense in a wooded area of Tapalpa, Jalisco, and that he died while being transported by air on Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026.
Her background in Hermosillo and baseball
maria julissa is from Hermosillo, Sonora, and was born on Sept. 12, 2000. Her public profile has been built around lifestyle content and a strong passion for baseball: her earliest Instagram photo shows her practicing the sport. She has worked as a locutora in the Liga Mexicana de Béisbol and became a visible presence at stadiums and in game transmissions in northern Mexico.
Past controversy and current requests for verification
In January 2020 she was expelled from the Liga Mexicana del Pacífico after an incident at a game between the Yaquis de Obregón and the Venados de Mazatlán in which fans threw beer at visiting players; she denied participating in the episode but the league banned her from the stadiums. With the recent surge of posts tying her to the Tapalpa operation, she has emphasized that circulating information is unfounded and asked internet users to verify content before sharing to avoid irreparable damage to innocent people's reputations.
It is unclear in the provided context whether authorities will release further details or what official investigations or announcements will follow.
