Below, I will explain a simplified version of what happened in Mexico on February 22, the aftermath, and the implications it has for the United States. At approximately 11:10 a.m., federal sources confirmed that the leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, Nemesio Ruben Oseguera Cervantes, also known as “El Mencho,” had been killed during the operation. The AftermathWhat happened after the death of “El Mencho” can only be described as chaos. The Jalisco Nueva Generación Cartel has long operated beyond Mexico, leading to impacts in drug trafficking routes around the U.S. Misinformation around this issue has grown, but instability in Mexico will certainly influence migration flows and tourism between Mexico and the United States.

Source: Los Angeles Times March 26, 2026 11:34 UTC