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Brother of late CJNG leader El Mencho sentenced to 22.5 years in prison

Antonio Oseguera Cervantes pleaded guilty to drug and firearms charges; prosecutors had sought 30 years and his attorneys 20.

Published Nov 13, 2026 · 21:58 UTC2 reports

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A federal court in Washington sentenced Antonio Oseguera Cervantes to 22.5 years in prison on Friday.[CBS News]
He pleaded guilty to drug trafficking and firearms offenses, including a July plea over a cocaine and methamphetamine conspiracy.[CBS News]
Reports say he worked for cartels with his brother El Mencho, the CJNG leader killed by the Mexican army in February.[CBS News]
Prosecutors had sought a 30-year sentence, and his attorneys requested 20 years.[Associated Press]

Antonio Oseguera Cervantes was sentenced on Friday to 22.5 years in prison after pleading guilty to drug trafficking and firearms offenses.[CBS News]
Oseguera Cervantes worked for cartels with his brother Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes, known as El Mencho, who was killed by the Mexican army in February.[CBS News]
He pleaded guilty in July to conspiring to distribute five kilograms or more of cocaine and 500 grams or more of methamphetamine for importation into the U.S.[CBS News]
Prosecutors in Washington's federal court recommended a 30-year prison sentence.[Associated Press]
His attorneys requested a 20-year prison sentence.[Associated Press]

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