Nemesio Rubn Oseguera Cervantes, or El Mencho, one of the most feared leaders of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, Mexico, has been taken down by the Mexican army.
Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, widely known as El Mencho, has been taken down by the Mexican army in a major operation, which has shocked the world. He was the most dangerous leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG), and his death marks a new chapter in the global fight against narcotics. However, the news of El Mencho's death triggered violent retaliation, where some people burned vehicles and blocked highways across different places in Mexico. While everyone is curious to know what will happen next for the powerful cartel, it has brought the spotlight on his wife, Rosalinda Gonzalez Valencia, and their family.
Rosalinda González Valencia, often called 'La Jefa' is more than just the wife of El Mencho. According to some reports by InSight Crime, she has long been considered a key financial operator within the CJNG. Rosalinda herself comes from the influential Valencia family, which founded "Los Cuinis", the cartel's financial and money-laundering arm. According to the authorities, Rosalinda used to manage a network of legal-looking businesses for their cartel, including restaurants, real estate ventures, and hospitality enterprises.
These legitimate ventures were used to move and clean illicit profits. However, in December 2023, she was sentenced to prison in Mexico for money laundering and suspicious financial transactions. But VICE reports confirmed that she was later granted an early release after serving part of her sentence. For those unaware, she reportedly married El Mencho in 1996 and they eventually parted ways in 2018. However, there is no certainty that they legally parted ways. Yet, the duo remained close owing to their family ties and their kids.
El Mencho and Rosalina have three children, Rubén Oseguera González, known as "El Menchito"; Jessica Johana Oseguera González; and Laisha Oseguera. Previously, Rubén and Jessica faced legal consequences in the United States for cartel-related activities. At the same time, Rubén was considered second in command in CJNG before his arrest.
No exact figures are available on El Mencho's net worth. However, U.S. law enforcement officials previously suggested that his wealth could range from hundreds of millions to over a billion dollars. Additionally, an old report from Univision claimed that El Mencho and his family had a net worth of around "at least USD 500 million and possibly exceeding USD 1 billion." Over the years, CJNG had become one of the most powerful criminal organizations in the world, largely through trafficking illicit substances such as f**tanyl and c**aine into the United States and other countries.
According to U.S. authorities, the group generated billions of dollars every year through its global operations. Although no verified financial documents support the claim, El Mencho was among the wealthiest cartel leaders in recent history. Likewise, his wife's alleged control over dozens of businesses further strengthened the family's financial network.
According to Al Jazeera, El Mencho was killed during a coordinated military operation led by the Mexican Army. The National Guard and Air Force supported them. Furthermore, U.S. intelligence reportedly provided complementary information that helped in planning the mission. The raid took place in Tapalpa, Jalisco, where the cartel had a strong hold. However, the security forces encountered heavy armed resistance, leading to an intense firefight. Subsequently, El Mencho was critically wounded during the confrontation and was evacuated by helicopter. But he died from his injuries while being transported for medical treatment.
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