The Possible Capture And Release Of Luis Manuel Pelayo Pelayo, "El Meño" Rumors Grow, As The Mexican Federal Government Stays Quiet On The Violent Events That Took Place In The South Coast Region Of Jalisco On Wednesday, March 19, 2025...

 "Char" for Borderland Beat 

MARCH 22, 2025

Violent events were again reported in the Mexican state of Jalisco, now in the south-coast region, on Wednesday, March 19, 2025. In the early afternoon, roadblocks with vehicle fires were reported on the outskirts of Autlan de Navarro, which also extended to Villa Purificacion and Casimiro Castillo, considered the south-coast region of Jalisco. The Jalisco Cartel New Generation leader in this region is Luis Manuel Pelayo Pelayo, "El Meño" who went from plaza boss to regional leader and is said to have a close friendship with Nemesio Ruben Oseguera Cervantes, "Mencho" CJNG Cartel founder and supreme leader. 

ROADBLOCKS IN THE SOUTH-COAST REGION OF JALISCO 

The roadblocks on Wednesday, March 19, 2025, were reported on Federal Highway 80, Autlan and Union de Tula, Autlan-Casimiro Castillo, Zapotillo, and Autlan-Villa Purificacion roads. 

MEXICAN GOVERNMENT KEEPS QUIET ABOUT VIOLENCE IN JALISCO 

Reports stated that the raid to capture Luis Manuel Pelayo Pelayo, "El Meño" took place in Lo Arado in Villa Purificacion, Jalisco, where it was reported that the CJNG Cartel once again ambushed the National Guard resulting in at least two casualties. As of March 22, 2025, there is still no confirmation on the capture of El Meño, the Mexican government has chosen to stay quiet.