The Mexican Army has killed a senior leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) during a military operation in western Mexico, according to a federal official.
Authorities said José Alfredo Hurtado Ochoa, also known by the alias “El Contador,” died during a confrontation with security forces in the state of Jalisco. Officials described him as a high-ranking figure within the cartel’s leadership structure.
The operation triggered violence in parts of the region, including reported road blockades and vehicle fires as cartel members reacted to the military action. Security forces were deployed to restore order and secure key highways.
The Jalisco New Generation Cartel is considered one of Mexico’s most powerful and violent criminal organizations, with operations spanning multiple states and international drug trafficking routes.
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Mexican authorities said security operations in the region remain ongoing as they work to prevent further unrest.
