Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes, widely known as El Mencho has been killed
The Government of Ghana, through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, has issued a travel advisory urging its citizens in Mexico to exercise extreme caution following deadly security operations and retaliatory violence linked to the Jalisco New Generation Cartel.
In a statement issued on February 25, 2026, the ministry said the advisory was prompted by “the unfolding situation in Mexico” after an operation by Mexican security forces on February 22, 2026, which resulted in the death of Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes, also known as El Mencho, leader of the cartel.
The ministry clarified that the operation has triggered coordinated reprisals across several states, causing heightened insecurity and disruption.
“In view of the unfolding situation in Mexico, following the operation conducted by Mexican security forces on 22nd February, 2026, which resulted in the death of Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes, otherwise known as El Mencho… and the coordinated cartel retaliation across multiple states of Mexico, the Government of Ghana wishes to advise Ghanaian nationals travelling to or residing in any of the affected cities in Mexico to exercise extreme caution in their movement and refrain from non-essential travel,” the statement said.
The advisory however listed Jalisco, Baja California, Colima, Guanajuato, Michoacán, and Oaxaca as affected areas, noting that the unrest involves “armed clashes, arson of vehicles and road blockages, which have caused casualties and significant disruption to daily activities.”
Although Ghana does not maintain a resident embassy in Mexico, its embassy in Washington, D.C., which holds concurrent accreditation, has been tasked with providing consular support to nationals.
“Ghanaian citizens in the jurisdiction are encouraged to maintain communication with the Embassy of Ghana in Washington D.C. which is concurrently accredited to Mexico for consular assistance if the need arises,” the statement added.
The ministry also provided an emergency hotline and urged citizens to remain vigilant.
It further expressed diplomatic support to Mexican authorities.
“The Government of the Republic of Ghana conveys its solidarity to the Government of the United Mexican States and expresses its confidence in the ability of the Mexican authorities to bring the situation under control,” the statement concluded.
Source:
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