The Secretariat of National Defense announced the death of Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, known as “El Mencho,” who has been identified as the leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG). He was reportedly killed during a clash with federal forces in Tapalpa, Jalisco.
According to the official statement, the operation was executed by special troops of the Mexican Army, with assistance from the Air Force and the National Guard, following coordinated intelligence efforts with the National Intelligence Center and the Attorney General’s Office. During the operation, military forces were attacked but managed to repel the aggression. While it has been indicated that Oseguera was among the deceased, formal identification will be conducted by forensic authorities.
Following this announcement, various violent incidents have been reported across multiple states in the country. In Quintana Roo, authorities are investigating potential links between events that unfolded on Sunday and Oseguera’s death, although no direct connection has been officially confirmed.
In Playa del Carmen, two vehicles were set ablaze in the parking lot of Centro Maya shopping center. Witnesses reported that two individuals on a motorcycle approached one of the cars and, after leaving, the vehicle caught fire. Fortunately, no injuries were reported, but both affected vehicles, a gray Volkswagen Jetta and a Kia Rio, suffered total damage. The firefighters quickly extinguished the flames while security forces cordoned off the area for investigations.
In Cancún, armed individuals torched at least three vehicles on the Cancún–Mérida bypass, rendering them inoperable, without any casualties reported. This incident prompted a substantial security response led by the Secretariat of Citizen Security and Transit of Benito Juárez, supported by state and federal forces including the Navy and the Mexican Army. Traffic was temporarily halted while the fires were controlled.
Reports of coordinated attacks also emerged in Tulum, where three violent incidents occurred in different neighborhoods, further suggesting organized actions. Two individuals set fire to an Oxxo convenience store in La Veleta, leaving two people injured, while another attempt to ignite a store in Ejido was thwarted without injuries. Additionally, a vehicle was intentionally burned in the Riviera neighborhood. These events triggered simultaneous responses from various emergency services.
In Cozumel, a fire at a Bodega Aurrerá store led to the evacuation of customers and staff, with nearby businesses and homes evacuated as a precaution. The cause of the fire is still under investigation, with reports also indicating arson at an Oxxo store in the Altamar neighborhood.
In light of these violent occurrences, the governor of Quintana Roo, Mara Lezama, announced the establishment of a permanent Security Table to monitor and coordinate actions with federal and municipal authorities. She assured that cooperation among different governmental levels remains vital to ensuring safety and tranquility in the state.
As investigations continue, authorities have not yet confirmed that the disturbances in Quintana Roo are directly connected to the death of Oseguera. However, the temporal correlation with unrest in other regions has heightened concerns among the public, leading to increased security measures in critical areas of the state. The government continues to urge citizens to remain informed and to allow free passage for emergency response units to ensure rapid intervention.