<2> Mexican Drug Lord “El Mencho” Killed in Military Operation, Says Government Source
<3> Background on El Mencho
<4> El Mencho, whose real name is Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, was a Mexican drug lord and the leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG). He was considered one of the most powerful and feared drug traffickers in Mexico, with a reputation for violence and brutality.
<5> Rise to Power
<6> El Mencho rose to power in the early 2010s, after the fall of the Sinaloa Cartel’s leader, Joaquín “El Chapo” Guzmán. He quickly established himself as a major player in the Mexican drug trade, known for his cunning and ruthlessness.
<7> Cartel Activities
<8> The CJNG, under El Mencho’s leadership, was responsible for a wide range of illicit activities, including drug trafficking, extortion, kidnapping, and murder. The cartel was known for its use of violence and intimidation to maintain control over its territory and operations.
<9> Government Response
<10> The Mexican government, under the leadership of President Andrés Manuel López Obrador, had been