Leader of Jalisco New Generation Cartel Killed in Mexican Military Operation

The Bloody Scene Following the Successful Raid

Widespread Retaliatory Violence

Several Mexican states witnessed roadblocks on major highways by armed men just hours after the leader’s death. Attackers also set fire to dozens of vehicles and commercial stores in actions observers interpret as retaliation for the removal of their commander.

Efforts to Contain the Situation

Security forces are working to reopen closed roads and impose control in affected areas. Investigations are ongoing to precisely identify the perpetrators, with authorities confirming these acts were carried out by elements linked to the cartel.

Jalisco Cartel Besieged from All Sides

Mexican Security Pressure

The gang faces one of the fiercest security campaigns in modern Mexican history. The operation resulting in Oseguera’s death culminated a series of actions targeting the organization’s leadership.

International Coordination with Washington

The cartel is considered a shared target for Mexican security agencies and their American counterparts, with both countries cooperating in pursuing the gang’s leaders and members. The United States places this organization high on its priority list for combating drug trafficking.

The Succession Dilemma and Future Challenges

Anticipated Leadership Struggle

The question of the organization’s fate looms large after the removal of “El Mencho,” who ruled it with an iron fist. Internal conflicts over the succession of the slain leader are expected, potentially leading to divisions within the cartel.

Prospects of Organizational Disintegration

The cartel now faces an existential challenge with the loss of its central leadership amid intensified security encirclement. These combined factors could weaken its organizational structure or lead to its fragmentation into smaller groups, though predicting the exact scenario remains difficult.