Mexican Cartel Leaders Killed or Arrested in Recent Years Identified

Mexican Armed Forces Carry Out Operation Against Notorious Drug Lord

In a military operation in Tapalpa, Jalisco, Mexican armed forces have taken down Nemesio “El Mencho” Oseguera Cervantes, a high-ranking figure in the Jalisco New Generation Cartel. The operation resulted in the death of Oseguera, who was wounded during the clash with soldiers.

Oseguera’s demise marks the latest development in the ongoing efforts to dismantle Mexican cartel structures. He is the latest in a series of prominent figures to have been either killed or apprehended by authorities.

Notable cases of high-profile cartel leaders being taken down include:

• Joaquín “El Chapo” Guzmán, who was arrested and extradited to the United States
• Ismael “El Lazca” Zambada, who was captured in 2019
• Other notable figures have also been either killed or arrested by Mexican authorities

The operation in Tapalpa has sparked violence in some parts of Jalisco. Details surrounding the incident are still emerging.

Oseguera’s identity and background were previously reported as Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, a leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel.

Source: Al Jazeera