25 National Guards killed in Mexico following drug lord's death, over 2,000 troops deployed

At least 25 National Guard members have been killed in widespread violence across Mexico following the death of the country's 'Most Wanted' drug lord Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, alias 'El Mencho'.

Mexico's Security Minister confirmed the information on Monday. El Mencho died in custody shortly after being captured by Mexican special forces on Sunday.

Since news of his death spread, extreme unrest and chaos have erupted in at least 20 Mexican states. Defence Minister Ricardo Trevilla said 2,500 additional troops have been deployed in the western part of the country to control the situation.

The Defence Ministry reported that six of El Mencho's bodyguards were killed and three military members injured during the operation. Additionally, one prison guard, one member of the Attorney General's Office and at least 30 members of El Mencho's criminal gang have been reported killed in the violence.

The 'Jalisco New Generation Cartel' led by El Mencho is one of Mexico's most feared criminal organisations. Cartel members have rampaged through various cities protesting their leader's death.

They have blocked roads by scattering nails and spikes, and setting buses and other vehicles on fire. Banks and local businesses have also been torched in many cities.

Nemesio Oseguera Sauvages, known as 'El Mencho', died on Sunday in custody after being arrested by Mexican special forces in Jalisco state.

As news of El Mencho's death spread, members of his cartel attacked cities and areas where CJNG is active.

In some cities, they blocked roads by scattering spikes and nails. In other places, they hijacked buses and vehicles, leaving them in the middle of roads and setting them on fire.

President Sheinbaum said the blockades had been removed and roads reopened by Monday morning.

Mexico's Defence Ministry said the operation to capture El Mencho was conducted by the Mexican army with support from the National Guard and Air Force.

The ministry stated that information provided by the United States was helpful in capturing the drug lord, but no US forces were directly involved in the operation.