In a major escalation of Mexico’s security offensive, elite Mexican military and federal forces have successfully neutralized Hugo Cesar Macias Urena, the key cartel lieutenant who assumed operational command of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) after the death of its leader, Nemesio “El Mencho” Oseguera. This targeted operation struck at the heart of the cartel’s command structure, removing its trusted right‑hand strategist and financial logistics chief. WATCH