Guadalajara: Drug Cartel Turmoil in Mexico

Guadalajara: A charred vehicle is observed outside a grocery store in Guadalajara, the capital of Jalisco state, Mexico, on February 22, 2026. Mexican military personnel eliminated Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, known as 'El Mencho,' the founder and head of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, during an operation on Sunday in the western state of Jalisco, as per local news sources. A significant presence of federal security forces has been noted throughout the area since early Sunday. Roadblocks and vehicle incinerations were reported in Jalisco and surrounding states. Comparable occurrences of burning vehicles and road blockages were also reported in Tamaulipas and Oaxaca, leading to disruptions for local residents. (Xinhua via NationPress)

Guadalajara: Spent bullet casings litter a street in Guadalajara, the capital city of Jalisco state, Mexico, on February 22, 2026. Mexican military personnel took down Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, alias 'El Mencho,' the leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, during a Sunday operation in the western region of Jalisco, according to local news reports. A considerable deployment of federal security personnel was evident across the area from early Sunday. Roadblocks and burning vehicles were reported in Jalisco and adjacent states. Similar incidents of burned vehicles and highway obstructions were noted in Tamaulipas and Oaxaca, creating turmoil among the local populace. (Xinhua via NationPress)

Guadalajara: An officer stands guard near a torched vehicle on a street in Guadalajara, the capital of Jalisco state, Mexico, on February 22, 2026. Mexican military forces killed Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, also known as 'El Mencho,' the head of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, during an operation on Sunday in the western state of Jalisco, according to reports from local media. A heavy presence of federal security forces has been reported in the area since early Sunday. Roadblocks and vehicle fires have been observed in Jalisco and nearby regions. Similar incidents involving burnt vehicles and highway closures were also reported in Tamaulipas and Oaxaca, impacting local residents. (Xinhua via NationPress)

Guadalajara: A scorched vehicle is spotted on a street in Guadalajara, the capital city of Jalisco state, Mexico, on February 22, 2026. Mexican military personnel took down Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, alias 'El Mencho,' the leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, in a Sunday operation within the western state of Jalisco, according to local news reports. A substantial deployment of federal security forces has been noted since early Sunday. Roadblocks and vehicle burnings have been reported across Jalisco and surrounding areas. Similar occurrences of burning vehicles and highway blockades were also seen in Tamaulipas and Oaxaca, causing disruptions for locals. (Xinhua via NationPress)

Guadalajara: A charred vehicle is visible outside a grocery store in Guadalajara, the capital of Jalisco state, Mexico, on February 22, 2026. Mexican military forces took down Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, known as 'El Mencho,' the founder and leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, during an operation on Sunday in the western state of Jalisco, according to local media reports. A heavy deployment of federal security personnel was reported across the region since early Sunday. Roadblocks and vehicle burnings were noted in Jalisco and neighboring states. Similar incidents involving burned vehicles and highway closures were also reported in Tamaulipas and Oaxaca, resulting in disruptions for residents. (Xinhua via NationPress)

Guadalajara: Individuals gather near a charred vehicle on a street in Guadalajara, the capital city of Jalisco state, Mexico, on February 22, 2026. Mexican military forces eliminated Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, alias 'El Mencho,' the head of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, during an operation on Sunday in the western state of Jalisco, as per local media sources. A notable deployment of federal security personnel has been reported throughout the area since early Sunday. Roadblocks and vehicle fires have been recorded in Jalisco and neighboring states. Similar reports of burning vehicles and highway obstructions were noted in Tamaulipas and Oaxaca, affecting local residents. (Xinhua via NationPress)

Guadalajara: A burnt vehicle is spotted on a street in Guadalajara, the capital city of Jalisco state, Mexico, on February 22, 2026. Mexican military personnel took down Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, known as 'El Mencho,' the leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, during a Sunday operation in the western region of Jalisco, as reported by local media. Since early Sunday, a significant deployment of federal security forces has been documented across the area. Roadblocks and vehicle burnings have been noted in Jalisco and neighboring locations. Similar incidents involving burned vehicles and highway blockages were also reported in Tamaulipas and Oaxaca, impacting residents. (Xinhua via NationPress)