Who is María Julissa?
The death of El Mencho sparked violence across Mexican states. Trevilla reported that 25 National Guard members were killed in the ensuing clashes, while Security Secretary Omar García Harfuch confirmed 30 cartel members died in attacks on authorities. Almost immediately, social media rumors linked El Mencho’s alleged girlfriend to his capture and death. Posts claimed that a woman named María Julissa, described as a popular social media influencer, leaked information to authorities.
However, officials have not confirmed her identity or any involvement in the operation. Despite viral claims, Julissa publicly denied any role in the raid. On Instagram, she wrote, “Is disseminating an information where supposedly I have published stories talking about what happened in Mexico, I want to clarify that everything is TOTALLY FALSE! I’m a person who does not like problems, I do not like to mess with anyone and live the party in peace, I ask you please if you see posts like the following please report them!”
