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Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) leader, Nemesio Ruben Oseguera Cervantes, aka El Mencho, was killed on Sunday

Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) leader, Nemesio Ruben Oseguera Cervantes, aka El Mencho, was killed in a Mexican military operation in Jalisco on Sunday, officials said. The death of the drug cartel kingpin has sparked violence across Puerto Vallarta, Tapalpa, Guadalajara, and other cities. Meanwhile, the US reacted to the operation, saying it was a ‘great development’.

US reacts to El Mencho's killing

Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau tweeted: I’ve just been informed that Mexican security forces have killed “El Mencho,” one of the bloodiest and most ruthless drug kingpins. This is a great development for Mexico, the US, Latin America, and the world. The good guys are stronger than the bad guys./Los buenos somos más que los malos. Felicidades a las fuerzas de orden público de la gran nación mexicana."

Inside the operation that killed El Mencho

The Mexican army killed Nemesio Ruben Oseguera Cervantes, an official told Reuters and The Associated Press. The killing followed several hours of roadblocks with burning vehicles in Jalisco and other states. Videos on social media showed plumes of smoke billowing over Puerto Vallarta. The city's airport also issued an alert.