We regret the death of armed forces agents in the line of duty," the organization said in a post on its social networks. The death of the drug lord sparked a wave of violence in western states such as Jalisco, Michoacán, or Nayarit, including roadblocks, burning of supermarkets, or armed attacks against authorities. In this context, the UN reiterated its "disposition to continue accompanying" the Government of Mexico in its "efforts to strengthen security and confront organized crime in compliance with the rule of law". According to the Secretary of Security, Omar García Harfuch, 25 soldiers of the National Guard and 30 alleged members of organized crime died in armed clashes. You may be interested > Jalisco New Generation Cartel: The machinery that dominated Mexico's criminal map | Profile El Mencho, 59, was one of the most wanted criminals by Mexican and US authorities, with a million-dollar reward for information leading to his capture. Washington accused him of leading a "reign of terror" in Mexico and destroying "countless lives" with fentanyl trafficking, and offered up to $15 million for information leading to his arrest or conviction. Under his command, the CJNG expanded its presence in Mexico and strengthened drug trafficking routes, including fentanyl to the United States, which made him one of the most wanted drug traffickers by both countries. The United Nations delegation in Mexico conveyed its solidarity to the country on Monday in the face of the "complex" day of violence experienced on Sunday in several states following the death of Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, alias "El Mencho", leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG), killed in a federal operation. "The UN in Mexico expresses its solidarity in the face of the complex day experienced yesterday and its condolences for the loss of lives." (EFE)
