JAKARTA - US President Donald Trump claimed that the United States played a role in overthrowing the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) kingpin, following the death of Ruben Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, known as "El Mencho," the leader of the largest cartel in Mexico.
"We have also taken down one of the most vicious drug cartels, you saw that yesterday," Trump said in a state of the union address to Congress on Tuesday, February 24, local time, as reported by ANTARA from Sputnik.
Trump said Washington was restoring US security and dominance in the Western Hemisphere to secure the country's national interests and protect it from violence, drugs, terrorism, and foreign interference.
On Sunday, Mexican military forces killed "El Mencho", the founder and leader of CJNG in an operation in the state of Jalisco, western Mexico.
According to local media reports, the operation took place in the city of Tapalpa and was confirmed by senior military officials. Mexican media described it as a major blow to one of the most ruthless and powerful criminal organizations in the country.
Since Sunday morning local time, massive deployment of federal security forces has been reported throughout the region. Roadblocks and vehicle burnings were seen in Jalisco and several neighboring states.
Similar incidents involving vehicles being set on fire and highway blockades were also reported in Tamaulipas and Oaxaca, causing disruption among civilians.
The attacks are believed to have been planned by cartel members in retaliation for the military operation.
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