Narcobloqueos

Death of 'El Mencho' triggers narcobloqueos in 20 Mexican states

February 23, 2026 Iniulat ng AI Larawang ginawa ng AI

A federal operation in Tapalpa, Jalisco, led to the death of Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, known as 'El Mencho', leader of the Cártel Jalisco Nueva Generación (CJNG), on February 22, 2026. The action triggered a wave of violence with 252 narcobloqueos across 20 states, including vehicle and business burnings. Federal and state authorities deployed operations to restore order and ensure safety.