The end of the most dangerous drug baron in Mexico… and a wave of violence hits the country

The killing of El Mencho

The Mexican Ministry of Defense confirmed in an official statement that the operation was carried out in the town of Tapalpa, located about two hours southwest of the city of Guadalajara, where he was wounded. "El Mincho" He was severely injured during the clashes, before he died while being transported by air to the capital, Mexico City.

During the raid, the forces were exposed to heavy fire, resulting in the killing of four people at the site of the operation, and the wounding of three others, including the cartel leader who died later. Three members of the army were also wounded and were taken to the hospital for treatment.

The operation resulted in the arrest of two people, and the seizure of armored vehicles, rocket launchers, and firearms. Various, in a strike described as the largest against the Jalisco cartel in recent years.

American intelligence assistance

The Mexican embassy in Washington announced that the United States provided accurate intelligence information that helped track down "El Mincho" And determining his location, noting that the US authorities had allocated a reward of up to 15 million dollars for anyone who provides information leading to his arrest.

After the announcement of his death, the state of Jalisco and other regions witnessed a widespread wave of violence, represented by the establishment of roadblocks, burning vehicles, and closing major streets, which are methods used by drug gangs to paralyze the movement of security forces.

Video clips showed thick columns of smoke rising over the tourist city of Puerto Vallarta, in central A state of panic occurred at the city’s airport, prompting American airlines to cancel their flights, while Canadian Airlines announced the temporary suspension of its flights to Vallarta International Airport due to deteriorating security conditions.