Federal Highway 15D in Jalisco became gridlocked due to vehicle burnings and vandalism in the 59 minutes through 6:45 PM UTC on February 23, 2026, following the raid killing CJNG leader Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, El Mencho, as reported by nmasforo on X. Violence persisted with attacks in Aguililla, Michoacán, where organized crime burned vehicles and government offices, according to AsiSucedeLeon on X citing MiMorelia.com. The UK Foreign Office advised against all but essential travel to Jalisco and urged residents to minimize movements and follow shelter-in-place instructions, as posted on X during this period. Senator Lilly Tellez accused President Claudia Sheinbaum of lying about control, claiming terrorists have taken over Jalisco territory, per her X post. An X post by AZ_Intel_ cited the New York Times reporting at least 62 people killed in the raid on El Mencho and subsequent violence. These developments build on Mexican officials' earlier statements today confirming El Mencho's capture by federal forces with prior U.S. intelligence sharing but no military involvement, as detailed by President Sheinbaum and Defense Secretary Ricardo Trevilla. Prior reports noted SAT offices vandalism in Puerto Vallarta, ongoing vehicle burnings in Aguililla sierra, and cleared blockades in Michoacán, with Governor Alfredo Ramírez Bedolla confirming removals via Radio_Formula.
