Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum stated that "today" there is "more tranquility" after the violent events that occurred on Sunday across much of the country, following the death of Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, alias 'El Mencho,' leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG), in a military operation. "Today there is more tranquility, and there is a government, there are Armed Forces. There is a security cabinet, and there is a lot of coordination. So, you can rest assured that peace, security, and normalcy are being safeguarded in the country," the president affirmed during her morning press conference. Sheinbaum's reaction comes after yesterday's violence, which included roadblocks, vehicle burnings, and armed clashes, forcing the activation of an extraordinary security plan with the participation of the Armed Forces, the National Guard, and state authorities, particularly in Jalisco and surrounding states.

The violent events also led to flight cancellations, especially in Jalisco, and blockades and disturbances were reported in at least 16 states, including Puebla, Queretaro, the State of Mexico, Veracruz, Oaxaca, and Chiapas.

The governor explained that, following the operation carried out on Sunday, the federal government established a national command center to coordinate security actions with state authorities.

“It is important to know that a command center, a national coordination center, remains in place today, where the Secretary, the three Secretaries, their teams, and the Ministry of the Interior are present to coordinate with all state governments,” she stated.

Sheinbaum detailed that the center was activated immediately after the violent events and thanked the state governments for their collaboration: “They were all in coordination and shared a great deal of information.”

The governor also recognized the Armed Forces for your performance.

“I want to give special recognition to the National Defense. To General Ricardo Trevilla Trejo, to the Mexican Army, to the National Guard, to the Air Force; truly, Mexico has extraordinary Armed Forces,” she stated.

She added that they are “well-prepared, professional men and women, with great vision, great patriotism, and enormous training.”

Sheinbaum emphasized that the central objective of the Government is to preserve “peace and security” for the entire Mexican population.

The death of 'El Mencho' occurs in a context of increasing pressure from Washington against the Government, and the Government in turn against the Mexican cartels, which were declared “terrorist” organizations last year by U.S. authorities.

The United States accuses the cartels of leading a “reign of terror” in Mexico and of destroying “countless lives” through fentanyl trafficking, and offered up to $15 million for information leading to the arrest or conviction of 'El Mencho'. Mencho.

Under his command, the CJNG expanded its presence in Mexico and strengthened drug trafficking routes, including fentanyl to the United States, which placed him among the most wanted drug traffickers in both countries.