Jalisco Cartel Leader ‘El Mencho’ Killed in Military Operation; Supporters Unleash Retaliatory Violence

Nemesio Oseguera, known as “El Mencho,” the new leader of the Jalisco drug cartel, was killed during a Mexican military operation last Sunday. In response to the incident, gunmen believed to be his supporters closed highways in multiple states and set fire to vehicles and stores. An urgent question now arises about his successor and the future of the criminal organization, which is facing a joint siege by Mexico and the United States.

Violent Reactions After the Military Operation

Coordinated Riot Acts

Several Mexican states witnessed simultaneous closures of main roads by gunmen, who used burning vehicles as barricades on highways. These acts extended to setting commercial facilities on fire, indicating a well-organized response to the leader’s killing.

Deliberate Burning Operations

Armed groups set fire to dozens of cars and commercial shops, causing traffic disruption and panic among residents. Initial evidence indicates that these operations were coordinated with the news of El Mencho’s killing.

Leadership Succession Challenges

Expected Internal Conflicts

Criminal gangs are expected to witness intense internal conflicts to determine El Mencho’s successor. Historically, eliminating cartel leaders leads to a power vacuum followed by a wave of violence among contenders.

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