Mexico fears more violence after army kills leader of powerful Jalisco cartel

"Nemesio Ruben Oseguera Cervantes, known as "El Mencho" was the boss of one of the fastest-growing criminal networks in Mexico, notorious for trafficking fentanyl, methamphetamine and cocaine to the United States and staging brazen attacks against government officials who challenged it. He was killed during a shoot-out in his home state of Jalisco as the Mexican military attempted to capture him."

"Cartel members responded with violence across the country, blocking roads and setting fire to vehicles. President Claudia Sheinbaum urged calm and authorities announced late Sunday they had cleared most of the more than 250 cartel roadblocks across 20 states. The White House confirmed that the U.S. provided intelligence support to the operation to capture the cartel leader and applauded Mexico's army for taking down a man who was one of the most wanted criminals in both countries."

"Guadalajara, the capital of Jalisco state and Mexico's second-largest city, was almost completely shut down on Sunday as fearful residents stayed home. Passengers arriving to the city's international airport Sunday night were told it was operating with limited personnel because of the burst of violence. Jacinta Murcia, a 64-year-old nutrition products vendor, was among those nervously walking late Sunday night through the airport, where earlier in the day travelers sprinted and ducked behind chairs fearing violence. Most flights into the city were suspended on Sunday."

Nemesio Ruben Oseguera Cervantes, known as 'El Mencho,' led the Jalisco New Generation Cartel and directed large-scale fentanyl, methamphetamine and cocaine trafficking to the United States. He was killed during a shoot-out in Jalisco as the Mexican military attempted to capture him. Cartel members retaliated nationwide by blocking roads, setting vehicles on fire and staging violent attacks. Authorities reported they cleared most of more than 250 cartel roadblocks across 20 states. The White House said the U.S. provided intelligence support and praised Mexico's army. Cities such as Guadalajara were largely shut down, airports operated with limited staff and many flights were suspended.

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