𝗕𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗞𝗜𝗡𝗚: SEVERAL vehicles, gas stations, and other objects were BURNT by organised crime in Jalisco, Mexico today, confirmed by multiple sources.

 

🚨 𝗕𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗞𝗜𝗡𝗚: SEVERAL vehicles, gas stations, and other objects were BURNT by organised crime in Jalisco, Mexico today, confirmed by multiple sources.

In a few months, there will be a Spain vs. Uruguay game in the World Cup in that state. 😳 pic.twitter.com/RXBd9SW14k

— The Touchline | 𝐓 (@TouchlineX) February 22, 2026

 

@TouchlineX (status ID 2025629261571281344) highlights the violent aftermath in Jalisco, Mexico, following the confirmed killing of Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, better known as "El Mencho", the longtime leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG).Key details from the post and surrounding events (as of February 22, 2026):Mexican military forces killed El Mencho during an operation in Jalisco (reports point to the Tapalpa area or nearby mountains). This has been confirmed by Mexican officials and widely reported by major outlets like The New York Times, Reuters, AP, Bloomberg, and others.He was one of the world's most wanted drug lords, with a U.S. bounty of up to $15 million, heading CJNG — a highly violent cartel heavily involved in fentanyl, meth, and cocaine trafficking.His death triggered immediate retaliation by CJNG members: road blockades ("narcobloqueos"), burning vehicles (including buses), attacks on police/National Guard, chaos at Guadalajara airport (armed gunmen, fleeing passengers, flight disruptions), and violence in places like Puerto Vallarta and other Jalisco areas.Red alerts, shelter-in-place orders, and travel warnings have been issued (including by the U.S. and Canadian governments for affected regions). Some reports mention ambushes, explosions at security bases, and Americans/tourists trapped or advised to shelter.The post specifically ties this to the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup, noting that Guadalajara (a host city) is set to host matches — including a high-profile Spain vs. Uruguay game in June 2026. It raises obvious security concerns about whether the violence could impact preparations, venues, or fan safety for the tournament.The attached images in the original post appear to include:A photo of Spanish footballer Lamine Yamal (likely added for engagement/football audience clickbait).Burning vehicles/bus on fire (typical of cartel retaliation tactics seen in videos and photos circulating today).Many users on X are reacting with a mix of shock, memes, calls for U.S./Trump intervention, skepticism about long-term impact (cartels often fracture and fight internally after a leader's death), and football-related jokes about the World Cup venue.This is a fast-moving situation — violence is still reported in real time across Jalisco and nearby states, with potential for escalation as power struggles emerge in CJNG. FIFA and Mexican authorities will likely face pressure to address stadium/city security ahead of the tournament.