For years, Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, known as El Mencho, led the Jalisco New Generation Cartel and became one of the most wanted criminals in the world. His organization controlled massive drug routes and was known for extreme violence.
In February 2026, Mexican special forces launched a high-risk raid in the mountains of Jalisco that ended with the death of the cartel leader. The operation triggered nationwide retaliation as cartel gunmen burned vehicles and blocked highways across multiple states.
This episode of Forgotten History examines the rise of the CJNG, the intelligence operation that located El Mencho, and the military raid that finally brought down one of the most powerful drug lords of the modern era.
Written and hosted by Colin D. Heaton. Forgotten History is a 10th Legion Pictures Production.
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