Mexican security forces reportedly kill drug cartel boss ‘El Mencho’
One of the world’s most wanted drug traffickers – the Mexican cartel boss known as “El Mencho” – has reportedly been killed by his country’s security forces.
The drug lord, whose real name is Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes, was killed on Sunday in the western state of Jalisco, Mexican newspapers reported, citing government sources.
The 59-year-old gangster was the leader of a group that in recent years has become Mexico’s most powerful and notorious criminal organisation: the Jalisco New Generation Cartel.
Vehicles burn after being set fire by members of the CJNG Cartel in the streets of Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. pic.twitter.com/cYKbcOjQpZ
— OSINTdefender (@sentdefender) February 22, 2026
Cartel war in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico pic.twitter.com/oXEga02ebf
— Christo🇧🇬🇪🇺🇺🇦 (@theGreyKardinaL) February 22, 2026
Having coordinated car fires across the Puerto Vallarta area and being told to stay in my Airbnb was not on my bingo card for trying to get home today.
All while trying to watch the Canada game we just lost. 😑
H/T: Mitch W, my friend in the hotel a block away. pic.twitter.com/QifBMbbt9E
— Ryan Voutilainen 🇨🇦🇫🇮 (@RyanVoutilainen) February 22, 2026
h/t Mauser
