Lodi Eye
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Mexico Kills ‘El Mencho,’ Head of the Jalisco Cartel
On February 22, 2026, the Mexican military killed Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes (“El Mencho”), the founder and leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG). The operation, aided by U.S. intelligence, triggered more than 250 roadblocks across 20 Mexican states, the deaths of 25 National Guard members in retaliatory attacks, and the shutdown of Guadalajara, Mexico’s second-largest city. CJNG operates in almost all 50 U.S. states and is a primary source of fentanyl, methamphetamine, and cocaine.
US Involvement in Venezuela
The United States’ recent escalation against Venezuela blends drug-war justifications with geopolitical and energy interests. Data shows Venezuela’s direct role in US-bound drugs is minimal compared to Mexico, while sanctions and selective licensing underscore oil and great-power competition considerations.
SJC BeWell Center
The SJC Be Well Center and the Lodi Access Center are distinct but complementary facilities within San Joaquin County, each serving different-though sometimes overlapping-community needs.