22.02.2026 22:42
After the killing of El Mencho, the leader of the country's largest cartel, who was wanted with a reward of 10 million dollars, the country was thrown into chaos in Guadalajara, the capital of the Jalisco state in Mexico. Cartel members set vehicles on fire in different regions of the state and blocked roads. Cartel members stormed the airport in Guadalajara and took American tourists hostage.
A major blow was dealt to one of Mexico's largest criminal organizations, the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG). The CJNG leader, known as "El Mencho," whose real name is Nemesio Oseguera, was killed in a military operation. Mexican media reported that El Mencho was neutralized during an operation in the city of Tapalpa, located in Jalisco state.
VEHICLES SET ON FIRE IN MANY CITIES
After the operation, cartel members set numerous vehicles on fire in Jalisco and other states, clashing with security forces. Gunfire was also reported at Guadalajara International Airport. Local sources indicated that CJNG members stormed the airport and engaged in a confrontation with security forces. Videos shared on social media showed many people fleeing in panic from the airport.
AMERICAN TOURISTS HOSTAGE AT THE AIRPORT
The events did not stop there. Cartel members who stormed the airport in Guadalajara took American tourists hostage.
Jalisco State Governor Pablo Lemus Navarro urged the public to stay home "until the situation is under control," announcing that public transportation services were suspended and warning against traveling on state roads due to "violent incidents" that spread across at least five regions of the country.
WANTED WITH A $10 MILLION REWARD
The U.S. had placed a $15 million bounty on El Mencho's head. In Mexico, he was wanted with a $10 million reward.