Clear analysis of current events and their wider social and geopolitical context.
The possible removal of Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, known as El Mencho, would not automatically dismantle the CJNG. It could instead trigger a dangerous contest over succession, territory, and control.
Joaquín “El Chapo” Guzmán is serving a life sentence, but the criminal ecosystem associated with his name did not disappear. Here is why symbolism, fragmentation and fear still matter in understanding organized crime in 2026.
The reported death of Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes could reshape the CJNG, Mexico’s security strategy, and cooperation with the United States—but removing a leader does not automatically dismantle the network he built.