Training for Mexican Military Operation Against CJNG Leader

A team from the Mexican army, tasked with capturing or killing Rubén Nemesio “El Mencho” Oseguerra Cervantes, the notorious head of the Cartel Jalisco New Generation (CJNG), recently received special training from U.S. Navy SEALs. This training occurred shortly before a significant operation focused on targeting high-ranking cartel members.

Officials from U.S. intelligence confirmed that Navy SEAL instructors traveled to Mexico earlier this month for specialized training sessions. Notably, the Mexican Senate approved a resolution allowing U.S. special forces to enter the country for this purpose amid considerable public debate.

The Navy SEALs, along with other elite units, are expected to be in Mexico from mid-February through April. They arrived via U.S. airlift on February 15, equipped with their own gear and weapons for the training activities.

Sources indicated to Breitbart Texas that, following the transfer of the Mexican military team to U.S. instructors, all cellular and communication devices were isolated. This measure was taken to reduce information leaks, a recurring issue during previous attempts to apprehend El Mencho and other cartel figures.

While details of the operation remain classified, it has been confirmed that the Mexican military, collaborating with both U.S. and Mexican intelligence agencies, traced El Mencho to Tlapalpa, Jalisco, where a well-organized effort was instituted to capture the cartel leader.

During the operation, security forces affiliated with CJNG attempted to obstruct the military, resulting in intense gunfire. Mexican troops reportedly killed four insurgents and wounded three others, who were airlifted for emergency care but ultimately died en route. Among those reported killed during the evacuation was Oseguera Cervantes, known colloquially as El Mencho.

The death of this feared cartel leader triggered concerns across Mexico, with cartel gunmen taking to the streets to engage in violent acts such as vehicle hijacking, erecting blockades, and setting buildings ablaze in several states. The level of intimidation exerted by criminal organizations has escalated to the point where the U.S. State Department felt it necessary to issue a travel warning for Americans in Mexico regarding the potential dangers.