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Las secuelas de “El Mencho”: violencia, disputas de poder y la encrucijada de seguridad en México

La caída del líder del CJNG desata bloqueos, incendios y enfrentamientos en varios estados

La muerte de Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, conocido como “El Mencho”, marcó un punto de quiebre inmediato en la seguridad mexicana. El presunto líder del Cártel Jalisco Nueva Generación (CJNG) cayó durante un operativo militar de alto nivel en el occidente del país, según confirmaron fuentes federales. Horas después del anuncio, distintas ciudades registraron bloqueos carreteros, incendios de vehículos y enfrentamientos armados que paralizaron zonas estratégicas.

El operativo, coordinado por fuerzas especiales del Ejército y respaldado por inteligencia federal, habría sido ejecutado tras meses de seguimiento. Aunque los detalles oficiales permanecen reservados, autoridades señalaron que la intervención respondió a órdenes de captura vigentes por narcotráfico, delincuencia organizada y delitos federales. La Secretaría de la Defensa Nacional desplegó refuerzos adicionales ante el riesgo de represalias inmediatas.

En Jalisco, Guanajuato y Michoacán se reportaron actos de violencia casi simultáneos: autobuses atravesados en autopistas, tráileres incendiados y tiroteos esporádicos en áreas urbanas. Analistas de seguridad advierten que estas reacciones forman parte de tácticas de presión y demostración de fuerza utilizadas históricamente por organizaciones criminales tras la captura o muerte de sus líderes.

“El Mencho” era considerado uno de los capos más buscados por México y Estados Unidos. Bajo su mando, el CJNG se expandió rápidamente durante la última década, consolidando presencia en múltiples estados y disputando rutas estratégicas de tráfico de drogas. Washington ofrecía una recompensa millonaria por información que condujera a su captura.

La presidenta de México (o el presidente, según contexto vigente) afirmó que el Estado “no retrocederá ante la violencia” y llamó a mantener la calma. Sin embargo, expertos señalan que la muerte de un líder no garantiza la desarticulación automática de la estructura criminal. En algunos casos, la fragmentación interna puede generar nuevas disputas territoriales y escaladas violentas.

En el plano internacional, autoridades estadounidenses reforzaron vigilancia fronteriza ante posibles reacomodos logísticos del grupo criminal. Mientras tanto, sectores empresariales y sociales en Guadalajara y otras ciudades afectadas pidieron restablecer la seguridad y proteger la actividad económica.

La caída de “El Mencho” podría redefinir el mapa del crimen organizado en México. La pregunta que ahora domina el escenario no es solo quién asumirá el liderazgo del CJNG, sino si el Estado logrará contener la reacción inmediata y evitar que el vacío de poder se traduzca en una nueva ola prolongada de violencia.

By Heydi Bernal for Ruta Pantera on 2/23/2026 3:48:02 PM

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References:
Reuters. (2026, febrero 23). Violence erupts in Mexico after cartel leader “El Mencho” killed in military operation. https://www.reuters.com
Associated Press. (2026, febrero 23). Mexican cartel leader “El Mencho” killed; unrest spreads across western states. https://apnews.com
Secretaría de la Defensa Nacional (SEDENA). (2026, febrero 23). Comunicado sobre operativo en Jalisco. https://www.gob.mx/sedena
Secretaría de Seguridad y Protección Ciudadana (SSPC). (2026, febrero 23). Informe de situación tras operativo federal. https://www.gob.mx/sspc
U.S. Department of State. (2026). Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes reward notice update. https://www.state.gov


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