US Played Role in Assassination of Mexican Cartel Head

The US is reported to have played a key role in the assassination of Mexican cartel leader Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, otherwise known as “El Mencho.”

On Sunday, the leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) was killed by Mexican authorities.

In a press release, Mexico’s Minister of Defense said “complementary information was obtained” from the US.

US Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau said the cartel leader’s death was “a great development for Mexico, the US, Latin America and the world.”

The US had previously offered a bounty of $15 million for information leading to his arrest.

A reminder that a vast majority of the millions who crossed the border illegally during the Biden administration were lining the pockets of cartels like CJNG, paying thousands, sometimes tens of thousands of $ per head to be smuggled into the Unites States. Color coded cartel… pic.twitter.com/fJiw8hgtSE

— Bill Melugin (@BillMelugin_) February 22, 2026

In response to the killing, members of the CJNG laid siege to the town of Puerto Vallarta, killing police and reportedly taking hostages.

Footage posted to social media shows terrified tourists sheltering in a hotel as parts of the town burn and gunfire can be heard.

We have received exclusive footage from Edmontonians sheltering in a hotel showing the situation in Puerto Vallarta, where the cartel is reportedly taking the city hostage.

WestJet & Air Canada flights have been cancelled. https://t.co/nr1nkxrJpM pic.twitter.com/n1Bc56QKnn

— YEGWAVE (@yegwave) February 22, 2026

Flights from the local airport have been cancelled, leaving tourists stranded.

The US government has issued warnings to American citizens in Mexico.

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