Reports emerging from Mexico suggest elite forces linked to the Secretaria de la Defensa Nacional carried out a covert operation targeting the elusive leader of the Cártel Jalisco Nueva Generacion, the powerful and feared Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, widely known as El Mencho. Online speculation quickly shifted toward influencer Maria Julissa, whose name began trending after unverified posts suggested a possible connection to the events leading up to the raid. The individual has strongly denied the allegations via Instagram, calling the rumours false and urging people to rely only on verified official sources.
26 February,2026 04:11 PM ISTMexican military forces killed Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, better known as El Mencho, the powerful leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG). But what’s sending shockwaves across Mexico and beyond isn’t just the operation, it’s where he was found. Instead of a remote bunker or mountain hideout, El Mencho was located inside an exclusive luxury cabin in Tapalpa, a high-end tourist destination known for elite retreats and private subdivisions. The raid, launched on February 22, unfolded with military helicopters, heavy gunfire, and a targeted intelligence strike focused on cabins within the Tapalpa Country Club. WATCH
25 February,2026 02:53 PM ISTIn 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
25 February,2026 02:47 PM ISTIn a high-stakes military operation across Jalisco, security forces eliminated one of the country’s most powerful cartel leaders during a violent clash in Tapalpa. The 59-year-old fugitive suffered fatal injuries amid a fierce exchange of gunfire as heavily armed gunmen resisted arrest. Despite emergency air evacuation efforts toward Mexico City, the kingpin succumbed to his wounds. Officials confirmed the strike followed months of surveillance, including the monitoring of a trusted associate connected to a romantic partner. That critical intelligence breakthrough allowed special forces units, backed by air support from the Mexican Air Force, to seal off the area before dawn and execute the operation with precision. WATCH
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