Mexican Military Raid Near Tapalpa Results in Death of Cartel Leader El Mencho

Mexican military forces conducted a raid near Tapalpa, Jalisco, targeting Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, known as El Mencho, leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel. The operation resulted in at least 58 deaths, including El Mencho, who was found at a villa stocked with personal items, food, and medication. Despite the violence, locals remain skeptical about his death, and the crime scene was reportedly left unsecured, reflecting challenges in evidence preservation amid cartel influence in the region.