Mexico Kills 'El Mencho,' World's Most Wanted Drug Lord

What Happened On Sunday, February 22, 2026, Mexican Army special forces killed Nemesio “El Mencho” Oseguera Cervantes, 59, during a raid on a rural compound in Tapalpa, Jalisco—approximately two hours southwest of Guadalajara. The operation, supported by U.S. military intelligence, resulted in a fierce firefight as CJNG gunmen used high-caliber weapons to defend their leader. El Mencho was wounded during the clash and died while being transported to Mexico City for medical treatment.