WASHINGTON.- The United States government closed one of the most relevant files in the fight against drug trafficking after confirming the death of Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, alias “El Mencho”former leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG), and lift the security restrictions he imposed on his personnel in Mexico.
According to the Department of State, this February 25th They eliminated all extraordinary measures for US officials in Mexican territory.
The US lifts restrictions on its diplomats in Mexico
“The United States Embassy and all consulates in Mexico They operate normally,” he said.
And he specified that The flights are already regularized and there are no new reports of road closures by local authorities.
For their part, US citizens who are in Mexico and will travel to that country were recommended to resume the “usual precautions”.
As reported, the restrictions were established after the wave of violence that broke out in various Mexican areas after the operation carried out last Sunday in Jalisco, where Oseguera Cervantes was killed.
It should be noted that yesterday, Tuesday, the United States Embassy in Mexico lifted the security alert for its citizens, after transportation and commerce resumed their normal course.
Death of “El Mencho”, DEA cancels file and reward
For his part, the Department of Justice updated the search sheet for Oseguera Cervantes after the genetic identification of the body and formally closed the file.
US security agencies changed their official status to “DECEASED” (deceased).
The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) also updated the reward sign, which for years offered up to 15 million dollars for information leading to his capture, one of the highest figures in the State Department’s Narcotics Rewards Program.
The notice, which included three photographs of the former CJNG leader, now displays the “DECEASED” seal over the images.
With these actions, Washington closes a key chapter in its estrategy against one of the most powerful criminal groups of Mexico, while normalizing its diplomatic operations in the country.
- With information from EFE and Azteca Noticias
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