El Mencho Killed: 25 National Guards Die in Cartel Revenge, Mexico Deploys More Troops

• Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, "El Mencho," leader of Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG), killed in military operation.
• 25 National Guard personnel died in retaliatory attacks across Jalisco following El Mencho's death.
• Cartel launched six ambushes and established over 250 roadblocks across 20 states, paralyzing highways.
• Mexico deployed an additional 2,500 soldiers to Jalisco, bringing total federal presence to 10,000 troops.
• US provided intelligence support for the mission, though no American troops were on the ground.