The Raid That Brought Down Mexico’s Top Drug Lord

By FORGOTTEN HISTORY

Community Score: 50% | 143 views | 4d

0 community ratings: null thumbs up, null thumbs down

For years, Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, known as El Mencho, led the Jalisco New Generation Cartel and became one of the most wanted criminals in the world. His organization controlled massive drug routes and was known for extreme violence. In February 2026, Mexican special forces launched a high-risk raid in the mountains of Jalisco that ended with the death of the cartel leader. The operation triggered nationwide retaliation as cartel gunmen burned vehicles and blocked highways across multiple states. This episode of Forgotten History examines the rise of the CJNG, the intelligence operation that located El Mencho, and the military raid that finally brought down one of the most powerful drug lords of the modern era. Written and hosted by Colin D. Heaton. Forgotten History is a 10th Legion Pictures Production. This video is for educational and commentary purposes. All information is presented based on publicly available sources. Allegations, claims, and historical accounts are included

Tags: The Forgotten History Channel, 10th Legion Pictures, el mencho killed, nemesio oseguera cervantes, cjng cartel, jalisco new generation cartel, el mencho raid 2026, mexican military cartel raid, war on drugs mexico, cartel war mexico, cjng history, mexican drug cartels documentary, cartel violence mexico, most wanted cartel boss, fentanyl trafficking cartel, forgotten history, cartel investigation, mexico military operation