Watch Video As Gang members burn Down Petrol Station
On February 22, 2026, the CJNG cartel was captured on viral footage seizing and torching an Isla gas station in Tala, Jalisco. This act of violence was reported to be an immediate retaliation against the Mexican army for the killing of their notorious leader, Nemesio ‘El Mencho’ Oseguera Cervantes, during a raid.
In the video posted by content creator Matt Wallace, armed gunmen in tactical gear can be seen directing civilians to evacuate their vehicles before igniting the gas pumps. The resulting explosions caused significant damage and showcased the cartel’s operational capabilities, as they were equipped with military-grade weapons.
This incident is part of a larger wave of unrest in the region. Analysts have reported over 100 arson attacks targeting vehicles and businesses across Jalisco. The scale of violence has prompted the U.S. Embassy to issue a shelter-in-place alert for Americans in five neighboring states, highlighting concerns over safety in the region following El Mencho’s death.
Experts warn that the fallout from this leadership vacuum within the cartel could lead to prolonged instability. The sophistication demonstrated in these recent attacks suggests that the CJNG is fully prepared to assert its power and retaliate against any threats to its operations, raising alarms among residents and authorities alike.
