Mexico Cartel Leader El Mencho Killed Amid Widespread Violence

The killing of Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes, known as 'El Mencho,' has led to a surge in violence across Mexico.

El Mencho was the leader of the Jalisco New Generation (CJNG) cartel, which was designated a Foreign Terrorist Organization by the US in 2025.

The CJNG's use of cryptocurrencies for illicit purposes has been extensively documented by regulators and researchers.