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Who killed Mexican drug lord El Mencho? Air Canada suspends operations in Puerto Vallarta; tourists asked to stay inside resorts

Hours after drug lord Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes, also known as El Mencho, was killed, massive chaos broke out in several Mexican states. Air Canada suspended its operation to Mexico's Puerto Vallarta, the seaside city of Jalisco state where El Mencho was killed. El Mencho was wanted by the US…

The Times of India

U.S. Urges Citizens In Five Mexican States To Shelter In Place Until Further Notice Over Fallout Of El Mencho's Killing

The State Department urged U.S. citizens in several Mexican states to shelter in place until further notice over the fallout of the killing of Nemesio Ruben Oseguera Cervantes, known as "El Mencho," the longtime leader of the Cártel Jalisco Nueva Generación (CJNG), on Sunday.

Latin Times

US issues travel alert after Mexican army kills cartel boss El Mencho – Here are the areas affected

The United States government has issued an urgent travel alert for Americans in several Mexican states after the reported killing of one of the country’s most powerful cartel leaders triggered violent unrest and major security operations.

The Times of India

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El Mencho Killed: Who the CJNG Leader Was and What His Death Means for Mexico's Narco Power Balance

Mexico's military killed Nemesio Ruben Oseguera Cervantes, known as "El Mencho," the longtime leader of the Cártel Jalisco Nueva Generación (CJNG), during an operation of the Mexican Army on Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026.

Latin Times

Mexican security forces kill drug cartel boss ‘El Mencho’

Death of Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, one of world’s most wanted drug traffickers, sets off wave of disorder across several Mexican states

The Guardian - UK

U.S. Sanctions Another Jalisco Cartel-Linked Timeshare Fraud Scheme Targeting Older Americans

OFAC sanctioned a timeshare fraud network led by the Cártel Jalisco Nueva Generación (CJNG), which the cartel used to make automated calls to lure potential buyers to sales presentations and later defraud them.

International Business Times

World Cup host city mandates face masks as measles outbreak spreads

Classes have also been suspended at 15 schools

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Mexican Forces Coordinate Arrests Of Plaza Bosses Of The Jalisco Cartel Across Five States

In a span of just 72 hours carried out numerous arrests and seizures in different five states, including the detention of plaza bosses and the seizure of large quantities of drugs.

Latin Times

Employee of Slain Michoacán Mayor 'Sold' Him in Exchange for Drugs, Report Claims

According a new report, testimony from people linked to the case revealed that Samuel "N," the former director of Public Relations and Protocol for the Uruapan city hall, agreed to take part in a plan originally devised by the Jalisco cartel to get rid of Manzo.

Latin Times

Ongoing Cartel Turf Wars in Sinaloa Are Reshaping Mexico's Criminal Landscape, With CJNG Emerging as the Country's Top Cartel

Experta say ongoing turf wars between Los Chapitos and La Mayiza ultimately benefit the Jalisco cartel, which continues to expand across Mexico and has become the first cartel in the country's history to establish a presence in all 32 states

Latin Times

Alleged Jalisco Cartel Members Threaten Mexican Police With 'Bombing' Them For Supporting a Rivaling Organization

Alleged members of the Jalisco Cartel (CJNG) posted a video threatening Mexican police officers with "bombing" them for supporting another criminal organization, according to a new report.

Latin Times

Authorities Arrest Man Alleged to Be Jalisco Cartel's Third-in-Command In Mexico

One of the crimes Armando "G" has been linked to is the killing of Jorge Aristóteles Sandoval Díaz, a former governor of Jalisco who was assassinated in 2018 inside a bar in the tourist zone of Puerto Vallarta.

Latin Times

Former DEA Agent Charged With Laundering Hundreds Of Thousands Of Dollars For Jalisco Cartel

A former Drug Enforcement Agency agent has been charged with agreeing to launder hundreds of thousands of dollars for the Jalisco Cartel, according to a new report.

Latin Times

Michoacán Gov. Says One of Intellectual Authors of Mayor Killing Worked for Jalisco Cartel in Other States

So far, federal and state forces have arrested nine people linked to Carlos Manzo's assassination and opened legal proceedings against them, while another suspect remains at large.

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World Cup 2026 Venue Horror: 456 Bags of Human Remains Linked to Organised Crime Found Beside Akron Stadium

Shocking discovery of 456 body bags near World Cup 2026 venue Akron Stadium in Jalisco exposes cartel violence, missing persons crisis, and security fears amid Guerreros Buscadores efforts and forensic emergencies

Latin Times

Jalisco Search Groups Continue Recovering Human Remains Near 2026 World Cup Venue

According to recent reports, search groups in the state of Jalisco have found hundreds of bags containing human remains near Akron Stadium, home of Chivas de Guadalajara, one of the country's most prominent soccer teams.

Latin Times

Mexican Authorities Reveal New Details in Mayor's Killing After Arrest of Alleged Jalisco Cartel Operative

Investigators determined that El Licenciado allegedly led a criminal group linked to the Cártel Jalisco Nueva Generación (CJNG), and that he oversaw individuals who carried out killings on his behalf.

Latin Times

Gerardo Ortíz Releases Statement Calling Out "Many Lies" After Being Sentenced for Links to The Jalisco New Generation Cartel.

The Mexican-American singer was sentenced to three years of supervised release in the United States for his links to the Jalisco New Generation Cartel.

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Latin Times

Gerardo Ortiz Learns His Fate in U.S. Court After Plea Deal on Cártel Jalisco Nueva Generación (CJNG) Related Charges

American-born regional Mexican star Gerardo Ortiz is once again facing a decisive moment in his U.S. legal saga. On November 19, 2025, Ortiz was scheduled to appear before a federal court in Los Angeles for his sentencing after pleading guilty in May to a charge of "conspiracy to engage in…

Latin Times

Jalisco Cartel Reportedly Working With Italian Mafia As European Footprint Expands

The arrest of tens of members of Jalisco Cartel operatives were arrested in Spain this week, revealing ties with the Italian mafia, according to a new report

Latin Times

20 Alleged Jalisco Cartel Operatives Arrested In Spain For Smuggling 'Large Shipments Of Cocaine And Methamphetamine'

20 alleged operatives of the Jalisco Cartel were arrested in Spain, with authorities claiming they smuggled "large shipments of cocaine and methamphetamine" from South America.

Latin Times

Jalisco Cartel Transformed Houston Into a Key U.S. Drug Hub in Just Six Years, Report Claims

A new report by Milenio, based on a judicial file obtained by the outlet, details how the cartel built a wide network of local distributors in Houston in only six years, a structure that turned the city into a major drug distribution hub for five U.S. states.

The Independent UK

World Cup fans set to descend on home turf of Mexico’s most powerful cartel despite rocket launcher attack and mass grave

Hundreds of garments and burned bone fragments were found at a ranch in the state earlier this year

Latin Times

Mexican Officials Arrest 'El Carnal' in Southern Mexico, An Alleged Plaza Boss for the Jalisco Cartel in Chiapas

Leonardo Arturo Leyva Ávalos' background as a public official also points to ties with La Barredora, a group that began as a Jalisco cartel cell dedicated to fuel theft.

Latin Times

Jalisco Cartel–Chapitos Alliance Battles to Maintain Control in Central and Coastal Sinaloa Amid Advance From La Mayiza

The Los Chapitos–CJNG alliance holds central and northwestern coastal areas of Sinaloa, while in the south, including Mazatlán, both factions continue to contest territories.

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