Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes, known as “El Mencho,” was killed in a Mexican military operation over the weekend. Here’s what to know about the cartel leader whose death sparked violence. Oseguera Cervantes was born on July 17, 1966 in Naranjo de Chila to poor avocado farmers, Rolling Stone reported in 2017. The goal of the operation was to capture the cartel leader, El País reported. She said the Trump administration commended and thanks the Mexican military for “their cooperation and successful execution” of the operation.

Source: National Post February 23, 2026 19:29 UTC