Violence erupts in Mexico after cartel chief is killed as US points safety alert | EUROtoday

Violence and unrest is sweeping Mexico after the nation’s army killed a highly-sought after cartel chief.

Jalisco New Generation Cartel chief Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes, often called “El Mencho,” was killed in a army operation within the western state of Jalisco Sunday, officers mentioned.

In the following hours, movies and experiences emerged of roadblocks with burning automobiles, a recognized cartel tactic in opposition to legislation enforcement, shoot-outs and fuel stations being set ablaze.

The U.S. Department of State Consular Affairs urged Americans in a number of components of Mexico to shelter in place. This was “due to ongoing security operations and related road blockages and criminal activity,” the company wrote on X.

Regions underneath the advisory embody the Mexican states of Jalisco, Tamaulipas, Michoacan, Guerrero and Nuevo Leon.

El Mencho was extremely sought-after because the chief of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG). The U.S. State Department in December supplied a reward of as much as $15 million for info resulting in his arrest.

Since CJNG fashioned in 2009, it has develop into considered one of Mexico’s most violent drug cartels. Officials consider the cartel has the very best capability for trafficking cocaine, heroin, methamphetamine and fentanyl into the U.S.

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