Quick Info
| Profession | Criminal |
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| Nationality | Mexican |
| Date of Birth | 17/07/1966 |
| Age | 59 years (died on 22, Feb, 2026) |
| Birthplace | Aguililla, Michoacán, Mexico |
| Date of Death | 22/02/2026 |
Latest News about Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes
22/02/2026
Mexican military forces killed Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes, known as El Mencho, during a special security operation in Jalisco. Multiple sources report that he was killed on 22 February 2026, ending the long-running leadership of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel. Reports also state that the operation involved armed clashes and followed a major security deployment by Mexican forces.
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Bio/Wiki
| Birth Name | Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5'8" |
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| Weight | 165 lbs |
| Eye Color | Brown |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Education | School dropout |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Divorced |
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| Affairs/Girlfriends | María Julissa (rumoured) |
| Marriage Date | 1996 |
Family
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| Spouse | Rosalinda González Valencia (divorced September 2018) |
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Career
| Organisation | Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) |
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| Predecessor | Ignacio Coronel Villarreal |
| Role | Founder and Leader |
| Career Start | Mid-1980s |
| Notable Activities | International drug trafficking, money laundering, fentanyl production and distribution |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. His first name was reportedly 'Rubén' or 'Nemesio'. | |
| 2. He was known by several other names including 'Nemecio' and 'Rubén Acerguera Cervantes'. | |
| 3. He began working as a guard in marijuana fields at the age of fourteen. | |
| 4. In the 1980s, he illegally migrated to California for a better life. | |
| 5. He used various aliases while hiding in the U.S. including 'Rubén Ávila' and 'José López Prieto'. | |
| 6. He was arrested multiple times for drug-related charges but continued to return to the drug trade. | |
| 7. El Mencho became a top figure in the Milenio Cartel before leading CJNG. | |
| 8. His cartel was responsible for dramatically increasing violence in Mexico. | |
| 9. He was arrested in San Francisco in 1986 on drug-related charges, marking the beginning of his documented involvement in narcotics trafficking. | |
| 10. He co-founded the CJNG with his son Rubén Oseguera González. | |
| 11. The U.S. Department of State offered a reward of up to $15 million for information leading to his arrest and conviction. |