Mexico Deploys 10,000 Troops to End Chaos Following D3ath of “El Mencho”
Government Mobilizes Massive Military Force as Cartel Retaliation Leaves Dozens Dead Across 20 States
The Mexican government has deployed 10,000 soldiers to restore order following the d3ath of notorious drug lord Nemesio “El Mencho” Oseguera Cervantes.
The leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) d!ed on Sunday, February 22, 2026, after a high-stakes military raid in the town of Tapalpa.
His passing triggered a wave of coordinated violence across at least 20 Mexican states as cartel members retaliated against security forces.
Armed groups blocked major highways with burning buses and launched brazen attacks on banks and local businesses.
In the coastal resort of Puerto Vallarta, tourists were forced to shelter in hotels as plumes of black smoke rose from torched vehicles nearby.
The violence has claimed the lives of at least 73 people, including 27 members of the Mexican security forces.
President Claudia Sheinbaum confirmed that an additional 2,500 troops were sent to Jalisco on Monday to bolster existing federal units.
The military is currently focused on clearing roadblocks and securing critical infrastructure in major cities like Guadalajara.
The United States provided intelligence support for the operation, which successfully targeted one of the world’s most-wanted fentanyl traffickers.
Despite the d3ath of their leader, the CJNG remains a potent threat with a vast arsenal that includes rocket launchers and armored vehicles.
Security analysts warn of a potential power vacuum that could lead to even more internal and external cartel warfare.
The massive troop deployment is a direct attempt to project state authority and prevent a complete breakdown of public safety.
Schools in several states remain closed while public transportation in conflict zones has been largely suspended.
Authorities continue to maintain a state of high alert as they anticipate further reprisal attacks from cartel loyalists.
The success of this military troop intervention will be a defining moment for the current administration’s strategy against organized crime
