Maria Julissa pushes back after audio and images link influencer to 'El Mencho' raid
maria julissa has publicly rejected claims that link her to Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, alias 'El Mencho', saying the rumors are false and could put her at risk. The denial comes after social media circulated photographs, audios and montages that named her as the alleged betrayer who helped authorities locate the cartel leader.
Maria Julissa denies links as audio and threats circulate
The 25-year-old content creator from Sonora issued a direct message on her social networks rejecting any relationship with the investigated events. She stressed that she has nothing to do with the matter and that the spread of these rumors could expose her to dangerous situations. The online material that connects her with 'El Mencho' has included an audio that explicitly names her and issues threats against the so-called "delatora" and her relatives.
What social media alleges and the influencer's response
Users on social platforms began pointing to maria julissa as the woman who allegedly, and unintentionally, betrayed the location of the CJNG leader. She used Instagram stories to deny involvement, urging followers to report false content and warning that images and recordings can be edited or digitally generated. The creator emphasized she would not become involved in such a delicate matter and asked followers to help remove manipulated material.
AI audio, manipulation and public defenses
Part of the controversy centered on a supposed audio attributed to 'El Mencho' that named María Julissa and contained threats. That audio was later debunked on social networks as having been generated with artificial intelligence and as not corresponding to an authentic broadcast; the material identified as a source had used an older audio that had been altered. A well-known streamer, MrStivenTc, publicly defended the influencer and noted she had not posted any information linking her to the case.
Authorities' account of the operation that located 'El Mencho'
Mexican authorities have described an operation that targeted the head of the Cártel Jalisco Nueva Generación after following people in his close circle, including a presumed romantic partner with whom he met in a rural section of the Tapalpa municipality. The exclusive fraccionamiento campestre Tapalpa Country Club, in Jalisco, was identified as the refuge where the capo had been hiding.
Security forces deployed a cordon by land and air while the suspect remained in a residence surrounded by pines and gardens. Military personnel entered the property after forcing the main lock of a two-level cabin built with brick, tile and wood. The operation reportedly intensified after a meeting between the capo and a woman described as his romantic partner, which helped pinpoint his location. Following the intervention, 'El Mencho' attempted to flee toward a nearby wooded area, where he was ultimately located.
Arsenal claims and the influencer's online profile
Authorities also confirmed the leader possessed high-powered weaponry, including a Russian anti-tank rocket launcher capable of attacking armored vehicles and military aircraft. Meanwhile, the digital footprint of maria julissa shows a public profile focused on lifestyle, fashion and sports. She posts daily-life images, moments with her partner and content related to baseball, a hobby that features regularly in her identity online.
On Instagram she has around 3. 5 million followers on her main account and runs an alternate profile under the name "Barbie beisbolista, " where she publishes images centered on personal image and visual style. The influencer has warned followers that much of the material circulating online may be manipulated or produced with digital tools, and she has asked for false content to be reported.
What comes next
The situation remains volatile on social networks. There is no official confirmation on the authenticity of the circulated photos, audios and montages that mention her, and recent updates indicate some of the inflammatory material was generated or altered using digital techniques. Details may continue to evolve as investigations and verification efforts progress.
