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 an operation in Tapalpa, Jalisco. The death ended the life of one of the most wanted drug traffickers in Mexico and the United States, and marked the end of an era for the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG), one of Mexico's most powerful and violent criminal organizations. Violent clashes followed the operation, resulting in six other deaths, several arrests, and the seizure of armored vehicles, rocket launchers, and weapons, with three Mexican military members wounded.
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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. |