Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes Killed as Cartel Violence Erupts
Mexican military forces killed Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes, the leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, during a tactical operation in Tapalpa on February 22.The drug kingpin died from injuries while being airlifted to Mexico City after a confrontation that left seven cartel members dead and three soldiers wounded.Cartel gunmen launched massive retaliatory attacks across several states, using burning vehicles to block major roads and forcing the closure of businesses and airports.Trump applauded the operation against the major fentanyl supplier as international airlines canceled flights following security alerts from the
USA and
Canada.