Jalisco New Generation Cartel leader "El Mencho" was killed over the weekend during a Mexican military operation. The cartel boss has a connection to California's capital city that dates back decades.

Top security officials revealed details of the operation that led to the death of Mexico’s most wanted drug cartel leader.

Drug cartel leader Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes, commonly known as "El Mencho," was killed in a military operation on Feb. 22.

Officials identified “El Tuli” as a top CJNG logistics and financial operator who acted as a right-hand man to "El Mencho."

Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes, known as "El Mencho," was the leader of the notorious Jalisco New Generation Cartel prior to his death on Sunday.

A clandestine romantic meeting wasn't as secret as fentanyl kingpin "El Mencho" believed, leading to a fierce gunfight and the end of a narco-era.

After one of Mexico’s most powerful drug lords was killed over the weekend, some Tampa Bay locals found themselves with a front row seat to the explosive retaliation happening there.

Oseguera, 59, the mastermind of the ‌powerful Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) died in custody after being injured in a military operation by Mexican special forces in the town of Tapalpa in Mexico's Jalisco state, according to Mexico's defense ⁠ministry.

Mexican officials said that about 80% of the recovered weapons in crime scenes were purchased in the United States and smuggled across the border.

Mexican soccer matches were postponed after the army reportedly killed drug lord "El Mencho" near the World Cup host city Guadalajara, triggering violence in the region.

(Corrects Oseguera's age to 59, not 60, in second paragraph) By Drazen Jorgic MEXICO CITY, Feb 22 (Reuters) - Mexican drug lord Nemesio Oseguera, commonly known as 'El Mencho,' infamous for the bloody trail of bodies he left behind in battles with government forces and rival gangs,