<2> Mexican Drug Lord “El Mencho” Killed in Military Operation: Government Source
<3> Background on “El Mencho”
Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, also known as “El Mencho,” was a Mexican drug lord and the leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG). < href='https://bloomberg.com/news/articles/2022-05-11/mexico-s-jalisco-new-generation-cartel-is-a-major-player-in-the-drug-trade' target='_blank'>Bloomberg<>/a> reported that CJNG was responsible for a significant portion of Mexico’s drug trade, including the production and distribution of methamphetamine, heroin, and fentanyl.
<3> Military Operation and Death of “El Mencho”
According to a government source, “El Mencho” was killed in a military operation. < href='https://reuters.com/world/americas/mexico-says-leader-jalisco-new-generation-cartel-killed-2024-02-22' target='_blank'>Reuters<>/a> reported that the operation was carried out by Mexican security forces, but the exact details of the operation remain unclear.
<3> Impact of “El Mencho’s