The Deputy Secretary of State of the United States, Christopher Landaucelebrated the death of Nemesio Oseguera “El Mencho”leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, stating that “the good guys are stronger than the bad guys.” In a message on expressed concern about the wave of violence registered after the operation.
You might also be interested in: Security Cabinet confirms the death of Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, ‘El Mencho’
The announcement comes minutes after the alert from the United States Mission in Mexico addressed to US citizens in Jalisco, Tamaulipas, Michoacán, Guerrero and Nuevo León, after the federal operation in which the Mexican army killed the capo, leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel. The warning urges to “shelter in place” in the face of blockades, vehicle fires and the presence of armed groups.
Since the early hours of Sunday, it was reported that the army killed the capo, one of the most wanted criminals by both countries and for whom Washington offered a reward of 15 million dollars.
Violence after the death of El Mencho
The operation triggered blockades and burning vehicles in Jalisco and areas of Michoacán, CJNG’s usual tactics to hinder the advance of authorities when directed against high value targets. Local authorities asked the population to avoid traveling and remain under protection.
You might also be interested in: Blockades with burning of vehicles reported in six entities
“El Mencho”, identified by the US Department of Justice as the leader of one of the most violent criminal organizations in the country, also maintains a direct history with the current Secretary of Security, Omar García Harfuch, who survived the attack ordered by the capo in 2020. The expectation now focuses on the official position of the federal government in the face of one of the most sensitive blows to organized crime in recent years.
Leave a Reply