Like other drug lords, Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, known as “El Mencho,” had spent years avoiding the spotlight. On Sunday, Mexico's army killed him during a special forces operation meant

Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes, known as "El Mencho," was killed in the operation.

Special forces hunted down Jalisco cartel leader Nemesio ‘Mencho’ Oseguera after he met with a girlfriend in a secluded forest cabin.

The death of Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes dealt a major blow to the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, but few believe it spells the end for the powerful group.

Washington provided "intelligence support" to Mexican forces in their take down of the notorious 'El Mencho' drug baron.

Why it matters: President Trump has for months pressed Mexican officials to target drug cartels and the U.S. had offered a reward of up to $15 million for information leading to the arrest of Oseguera Cervantes, known as "El Mencho," who led the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) — a designated terrorist organization in the United States.

MEXICO CITY — Mexican drug lord Nemesio Oseguera, commonly known as "El Mencho," has been killed in a military operation, two government sources familiar with the operation told Reuters on Sunday, as the Mexican government ramps up pressure on local cartels after U.S. intervention threats.

Military intelligence followed a ‘romantic partner’ of cartel leader Nemesio ‘El Mencho’ Oseguera before deadly shootout

Mexican military announces death of "El Mencho," the $15 million bounty CJNG cartel leader, in Jalisco operation amid violence and U.S. cooperation.

Dozens of people died in the attempt to capture Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes and the aftermath.