# Antonio Oseguera Cervantes sentenced to 22 years

> Antonio Oseguera Cervantes, brother of Mexican cartel leader El Mencho, gets 22 years for drug trafficking.
- Title: Antonio Oseguera Cervantes sentenced to 22 years | Shortify
- Summary: Antonio Oseguera Cervantes, brother of Mexican cartel leader El Mencho, gets 22 years for drug trafficking.
- Keywords: jalisco new generation, cjng, drug trafficking, prison sentence, ABC7 Los Angeles
- Source: ABC7 Los Angeles — https://abc7.com/post/antonio-oseguera-cervantes-brother-jalisco-new-generation-founder-el-mencho-sentenced-22-years-prison/20039283
- Published: 2026-11-14T00:54:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: jalisco new generation, cjng, drug trafficking, prison sentence, news, local
## Sentencing
Antonio Oseguera Cervantes, brother of Jalisco New Generation co-founder El Mencho, was sentenced to 22 years in prison for drug trafficking.
## Background
Antonio Oseguera Cervantes, 68, worked for cartels with his brother Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes, known as El Mencho.
## Role in Cartel
He was a leader of the Milenio Cartel and later reported directly to his brother after El Mencho became CJNG's top leader.
## Prosecution Details
Prosecutors recommended a 30-year sentence for his role in managing drug proceeds, money laundering, and meth labs.
## Defense Request
His lawyers asked for 20 years, saying he accepts full responsibility and has already served time in Mexico.
## Remorse
He expressed remorse in a letter, saying he is deeply sorry for harm caused and fears dying far from his family.
## Key takeaway

Antonio Oseguera Cervantes, brother of Jalisco New Generation co-founder El Mencho, was sentenced to 22 years in prison for drug trafficking.