Maria Julissa denies link to ‘El Mencho’ and says she fears for her life
Influencer maria julissa has publicly rejected social media claims that she was involved in the operation that located Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, alias "El Mencho, " and says the false material circulating online could put her at risk.
What Maria Julissa says
The 25-year-old content creator from Sonora used her social networks to categorically deny any relationship with the leader of the Cártel Jalisco Nueva Generación. She said in a message that she has nothing to do with the events under investigation and urged followers to report false content. She also warned that many photos and recordings circulating online may be manipulated or generated with digital tools.
Threatening audio and viral claims
A purported audio clip attributed to Nemesio Oseguera circulated on social platforms naming María Julissa as an alleged betrayer. In the clip the speaker refers to betrayal and issues death threats against the so-called "delatora" and her family; one line circulated online included: “Nos vendió la hija de su pt m*dre de la wera [... ] la María Julissa. ” The influencer appeared in her Instagram stories to deny the accusations and asked followers to report the false material.
How supporters pushed back
Allies defended the influencer online. The streamer MrStivenTc published a message saying she had not posted any information related to the case and telling followers not to believe the social posts about her. Other users and some fact-checks circulated findings that the threatening audio had been generated with artificial intelligence and did not match a broadcast attributed to a Guatemalan channel; the channel had shared an older clip and the item was altered.
Links to the operation that captured ‘El Mencho’
Authorities said the operation that led to the leader’s capture followed tracking of people in his close circle, including a presumed romantic partner who met him in a rural area of the Tapalpa municipality. That meeting,, helped pinpoint his location.
Where the raid took place and how it unfolded
An exclusive gated development, the Tapalpa Country Club in Jalisco, became the last known refuge for the capo. Forces from the Army and the National Guard set up a cordon by land and air around a two-level cabin built with brick, tile and wood, surrounded by pines and gardens. Military personnel entered the property after forcing the main lock on the cabin. After the intervention, the fugitive reportedly tried to flee toward a nearby wooded area, where he was ultimately located.
Who Maria Julissa is online
The influencer — known for lifestyle, fashion and sports content — has roughly 3. 5 million followers on her primary Instagram account. She shares photos of daily life, moments with her partner and posts related to baseball, a recurring theme in her public persona. She also runs an alternate profile called “Barbie beisbolista” focused on personal image and visual style.
Images connected to the controversy included one labeled Mundo Mar, 24/02/2026 - 08: 19, accompanying content that mentioned a Russian rocket launcher and that authorities confirmed the leader had heavy weapons, including an antitank rocket launcher capable of attacking armored vehicles and military aircraft.
For now, maria julissa has denied any involvement and has asked followers to help remove false content. It is unclear in the provided context what the next public step will be for investigators or the influencer.
