Clashes erupted across Mexico after the army killed Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes, leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, on Sunday.Mexico’s Defense Ministry said soldiers seriously wounded him in a shootout in Jalisco, and he died while they airliftAfter the drug lord died, clashes and widespread violence swept across Jalisco and other regions, and the unrest disrupted flight operations across Mexico.ed him to Mexico City.
Mexico embassy exposes fake AI-generated video during unrest
Shortly after clashes erupted across Mexico following the killing of drug lord Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes, videos circulated online claiming to show a fire or shootout at Guadalajara International Airport.The Embassy of Mexico in the United States debunked the clips, saying they were fake and generated using artificial intelligence. “It is false that a plane caught fire at Guadalajara Airport. The image circulating on social media showing a plane allegedly belonging to Volaris on fire in Jalisco is false and was generated using Artificial Intelligence,” the embassy said on X.
Mexico issues ‘take shelter’ orders, braces for more violence after El Mencho killing
Tensions grip Mexico after the military raided Jalisco and killed drug lord Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes, leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel.Authorities postponed four high-level soccer matches after the operation. Organizers delayed the top-tier men’s game between Querétaro FC and FC Juárez and the women’s clash between C.D. Guadalajara Femenil and Club América Femenil, while officials canceled two second-division matches. Mexico will also co-host the FIFA World Cup 2026 with the United States and Canada.