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Everything’s fine, FIFA’s Infantino insists with Mexico aflame with violence: ‘We have complete confidence’

The violence that erupted in Mexico after the death of a powerful drug lord has left many questioning whether the country will be able to co-host the World Cup in just over three months. FIFA President Gianni Infantino thinks it can. “Of course, we are monitoring the situation in Mexico…

Fortune

Mexican Jalisco cartel may survive El Mencho's demise, experts warn

The fall of "El Mencho" opens a new scenario for the CJNG: a decentralised cartel with a criminal franchise model and international presence that could survive the absence of its leader.

Euronews

Mexican Officials Believed Trump Admin Could Launch Unilateral Raid In The Country If They Didn't Take On El Mencho

Mexican officials believed that the Trump administration could launch a unilateral raid in the country if they didn't take on Nemesio Ruben Oseguera Cervantes, known as "El Mencho," the longtime leader of the Cártel Jalisco Nueva Generación (CJNG).

Latin Times

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FIFA's Infantino has 'complete confidence' in Mexico to host World Cup games despite cartel violence

FIFA President Gianni Infantino says he has “complete confidence” in Mexico as a World Cup co-host despite days of cartel violence in the country that has left at least 70 people dead

The Independent UK

Online disinformation fueled panic after the killing of Mexico's most powerful drug lord

Mexico’s government says a surge of online disinformation has amplified cartel violence and spread panic since the death of the country's most powerful drug lord

The Independent UK

Mexican President Sheinbaum Says She Talked With Trump About The Operation That Killed El Mencho: 'He Called Me'

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said she had a conversation with U.S. counterpart Donald Trump about the operation that killed Nemesio Ruben Oseguera Cervantes, known as "El Mencho," the longtime leader of the Cártel Jalisco Nueva Generación (CJNG) on Sunday.

Latin Times

Sheinbaum's Cooperation With U.S. Could Backfire After El Mencho's Killing, Analyst Says: 'I Don't Know If She Wanted to Go as Far'

The weight of the operation carries broader consequences, including renewed scrutiny of the security policy under President Claudia Sheinbaum and her willingness to meet the demands of President Donald Trump.

Latin Times

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U.S. Mayor Warns City Residents To 'Exercise Heightened Caution' If They Travel To Mexico Over Killing Of El Mencho

The mayor of the border city of Laredo warned residents to "exercise heightened caution" if they plan to travel to Mexico following the killing of Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, also known as "El Mencho," the leader of the Cártel Jalisco Nueva Generación (CJNG).

Latin Times

Cartel violence near Mexican stadium sparks World Cup safety concerns

President Claudia Sheinbaum said there was “no risk” for fans coming to the tournament

The Independent UK

Mexican President Sheinbaum Weighs Legal Action Over Elon Musk Posts Claiming She 'Only Says What Her Cartel Bosses Tell Her'

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said Tuesday that her legal team is reviewing whether to pursue action against Elon Musk after the billionaire suggested on X that she responds to "her cartel bosses."

Latin Times

German FA Chief Voices Concern Over Cartel Violence in Mexico With World Cup Nearing

Mexico is immersed in a delicate safety and security situation just months before hosting the 2026 World Cup.

Sports Illustrated

Mexican President Sheinbaum Says 'There's No Risk' For FIFA World Cup Venues Despite Fallout From Killing Of El Mencho

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum claimed there is no risk for the security of the FIFA World Cup matches that the country will host later this year despite the fallout from the killing of Nemesio Ruben Oseguera Cervantes, known as "El Mencho," the longtime leader of the Cártel Jalisco Nueva Generación…

Latin Times

Mexico pledges safety for World Cup after violence erupts from cartel boss’s killing

Mexico’s president says there is ‘no risk’ for those visiting for Fifa games after military killed drug lord ‘El Mencho’

The Guardian - US

El Chapo Explained: Understanding His Role in Mexico's Latest Outbreak of Violence

Explore how El Chapo's imprisonment has led to intensified cartel violence in Mexico, with rival factions vying for control.

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Texas Gov. Abbott Increases Patrols Across The Border After Killing Of El Mencho In Mexico: 'Significant Threat'

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said he ordered to increase the amount of patrols at the border after the killing of Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, also known as "El Mencho," the leader of the Cártel Jalisco Nueva Generación (CJNG).

International Business Times UK

Mexico Rejects All-Out Cartel War: Prioritising Human Rights Over Total Victory – Right or Wrong?

President Claudia Sheinbaum of Mexico emphasizes human rights over military action in the fight against drug cartels, sparking debate amid escalating violence

The Times of India

Drug lord El Mencho killed; cartel rampage brings cities to a halt: What happened in last 24 hours in Mexico

Mexico experienced intense cartel violence following the military operation that killed drug lord "El Mencho." The retaliation included arson, blockades, and gun battles across multiple states, prompting the deployment of 10,000 troops. Authorities tracked and killed the CJNG leader, but his death has led to widespread unrest and a prison…

Latin Times

Mexican Officials Say Almost 60 People Have Died During the Wave of Violence in Jalisco Following the Death of 'El Mencho'

President Claudia Sheinbaum said that "Mexico should feel very proud of our armed forces" adding that the government's priority is "to guarantee peace and security"

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The Guardian - US

Mexico faces uphill battle to appease kingpin Trump after cartel boss’s killing

Trump tells Mexico to ‘step up’ effort to combat cartels even after military operation kills drug lord known as ‘El Mencho’

Latin Times

The 10 Narcoballads That Shaped the Legend of El Mencho

Long before Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes became a household name tied to cartel violence and international manhunts, his reputation was already circulating through a different channel: music. Here are the 10 narcoballads, or narcocorridos, dedicated to the deceased leader of the CJNG and his organization.

Latin Times

Mexican President Sheinbaum Says The Country Is 'Calm And Peaceful' After Killing Of El Mencho

Mexican President Sheinbaum said the country is "calm and peaceful" after the killing of Nemesio Oceguera Cervantes, Known as El Mencho and leader of the Cartel Jalisco Nueva Generacion.

The Guardian - UK

Violence in Mexico after military kills notorious drug cartel boss – a visual guide

Streets empty as residents shield from chaos of retaliatory attacks after death of ‘El Mencho’ in federal raid

The Texas Tribune

Gov. Greg Abbott deploys DPS to “prevent spillover” of Mexican cartel violence

The increase in public safety operations along the border comes after the Mexican army killed “El Mencho,” a powerful cartel leader.

Latin Times

Cartel Expert Warns Killing 'El Mencho' Could Backfire: 'It's Been Proven Again and Again It Doesn't Work'

Senior analyst at the International Crisis Group David Mora told BBC Mundo that the killing of "El Mencho" can bring effects that go against President Sheinbaum's goal of pacifying Mexico

Latin Times

Rocket Launchers Among Military-Grade Weapons Seized From Jalisco Cartel in Raid That Killed El Mencho

Mexican authorities seized rocket launchers as part of their Sunday operation against the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG).

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