The Minister of Defense Explains Why “El Mencho” Was Killed in Tapalpa

General Ricardo Trevilla Trejo, head of Defense, explained why “El Mencho” was killed and not captured alive in the Tapalpa operation.

After days of speculation, sources close to Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes’ defense team explain the determining factor that allowed federal forces to locate and kill the most wanted criminal leader. Technology and a health lapse were the keys.

The operation that culminated in the death of Oseguera Cervantes, alias “El Mencho,” on February 22, wasn’t a matter of chance. According to recent revelations from his legal defense team, the leader of the organization was located due to a combination of factors, with his health playing a central role.

The Health Factor: The Beginning of the End

It had been known for years that Oseguera Cervantes suffered from chronic kidney disease, which required him to receive specialized medical care, even while in hiding. The defense points out that the need for high-tech medical equipment and the transfer of specialists to his mountain hideouts created a trail that military intelligence was able to follow.

The Security Perimeter Failure

The operation was made possible by intercepted communications and the tracking of specific medical supplies that couldn’t be acquired through ordinary means. “El Mencho” was no longer just a fugitive from the law; he was also dependent on a healthcare infrastructure that ultimately exposed his exact location.

A Surgical Operation

Federal authorities implemented a “surveillance over force” strategy, waiting for the drug lord’s moment of greatest vulnerability to intervene. The defense confirmed that, at the time of the confrontation, the security perimeter was overwhelmed by the precision of the deployment, which prevented major collateral damage but didn’t allow for the capture of the target alive.

This event marks a turning point in the history of security in Mexico and opens a new chapter in the reconfiguration of criminal groups in the country.

Source: Quiero Tv