Violence continues in Mexico following the killing of 'Nueva Generación Jalisco' cartel leader Nemesio Oseguera, known as 'El Mencho'. In Jalisco, armed men blocked main roads by setting vehicles on fire. In Guadalajara, Mexico's second-largest city, shops and schools closed due to fears of escalating unrest. Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum confirmed the removal of roadblocks set up by armed men, stating that 'protecting the population is a priority' and that 'the country is calm and at peace.' She denied the involvement of U.S. troops, mentioning only an exchange of intelligence. Oseguera, 59, was one of the most-wanted individuals in the U.S., with a $15 million bounty on his head. On Monday, Mexican authorities deployed 10,000 soldiers in Jalisco to contain a wave of violence that erupted after the cartel leader's death. The Mexican Army reported that Oseguera was wounded during an operation in the Tepalpa area and died while being airlifted to Mexico City. The White House has warned Mexican drug cartels against harming any American citizens. White House spokesperson Caroline Levitt urged all Americans in Mexico to follow the guidance of the State Department. Following the leader's killing, attacks and violence were reported in about 20 states. According to the Mexican government, approximately 25 security personnel, including National Guard members and prosecutors, as well as 30 cartel members, were killed in clashes that followed the military operation. The 'Jalisco New Generation' cartel, founded in 2009, is considered one of the most powerful drug trafficking networks in the world.
