In the world of organized crime, few names carry the weight and terror that El Mencho, does. This elusive and ruthless leader of the CJNG has built an empire through violence, fear, and an iron grip over the drug trade.

Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, known as El Mencho, is the notorious leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG), one of Mexico's most powerful and dangerous criminal organizations. Operating primarily from the state of Jalisco, El Mencho has turned the CJNG into a formidable force that controls vast territories and runs a multi-billion-dollar drug empire. The cartel is known for producing methamphetamine, fentanyl, and cocaine, which it traffics to the United States and other parts of the world.

El Mencho's rise to power began in the 2000s when he joined the Michoacán-based "Los Zetas" cartel, eventually breaking away to form his own group. The CJNG quickly grew in influence, using brutal violence, including mass killings, car bombs, and attacks on law enforcement. One of the cartel's most infamous acts was the 2015 ambush of military forces in Puerto Vallarta, showcasing their willingness to challenge the state directly.

Under El Mencho’s leadership, the CJNG became a highly organized criminal network, with operations in money laundering, extortion, and kidnapping. Its operations reach far beyond Mexico, with the cartel playing a key role in the production and distribution of fentanyl, contributing to the opioid crisis in the U.S. Despite being one of the FBI's Most Wanted criminals, El Mencho remains elusive, evading capture for years.

The cartel's ability to infiltrate local governments, law enforcement, and even military units has made El Mencho almost untouchable. With a $15 million bounty on his head, his capture remains a priority, but the violence and fear surrounding his organization continue to haunt Mexico and beyond.