Mexico’s government says Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, known as “El Mencho,” has been killed.

•⁠ ⁠Oseguera Cervantes led the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG), one of Mexico’s most powerful and violent criminal organizations.

•⁠ ⁠Details surrounding his death were not immediately released.

•⁠ ⁠Officials warn his death could trigger internal power struggles and renewed violence as factions compete for control.