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A forest cabin in Mexico and a targeted strike: How El Mencho’s girlfriend became central to operation that took him out

Mexico has spent the last 24 hours in a state of high tension after security forces killed Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, better known as “El Mencho”, a powerful druglord and the long-time head of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG).

The Times of India

Thousands of troops deployed to end clashes in Mexico over death of drug lord 'El Mencho'

Mexican security forces kept up their battle with cartel gunmen following the killing of the country's most powerful drug lord, which sparked a surge in violence and left more than 70 people dead.

Euronews

Mexico tourist towns fear reaction ahead of World Cup after cartel violence: ‘The world just saw what happened’

Mexico hoped the death of one of the world’s biggest fentanyl traffickers would ease the pressure

The Independent UK

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The criminal ascent of 'El Mencho' as Mexico's most powerful drug lord

Like other drug lords, Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, known as “El Mencho,” had spent years avoiding the spotlight

The Independent UK

Violent aftermath of Mexico’s ‘El Mencho’ killing follows pattern of other high-profile cartel hits

The death of a major cartel boss in Mexico has unleashed a violent backlash in which members of the criminal group have paralyzed some cities through blockades and attacks on property and security forces.

The Conversation

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…

The Times of India

Republican Sen. Bernie Moreno Urges Mexico to 'Seek Us Military Back Up' After El Mencho's Death: 'Cartels Are a Clear and Present Danger'

Republican Senator Bernie Moreno publicly called on the Mexican government to request U.S. military assistance after the killing of cartel leader Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, known as "El Mencho."

Latin Times

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Almost Two Thirds Of Mexican States Saw Violent Episodes After The Killing Of El Mencho

With widespread violence and chaos following the death of cartel leader Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes "El Mencho" on Sunday, U.S. citizens in Mexico are being urged to shelter in place.

Latin Times

Romantic partner surveillance led to El Mencho’s capture, authorities say

The special forces operation located the drug lord “hidden in the undergrowth” in his home state of Jalisco

The Independent UK

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"

Latin Times

Road to 2026 World Cup: Mexico’s Four Best Players of the Week—Ranked

Two prolific El Tri attackers continued their stellar start of 2026 this weekend.

Sports Illustrated

How a Secret Love Nest and a Mistress's Location Handed Authorities the Kill Shot on El Mencho

The capture of Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes, known as 'El Mencho', was facilitated by tracking one of his romantic partners, leading to a dramatic raid.

International Business Times UK

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’

The Guardian - US

Calls for a boycott of the 2026 FIFA World Cup are growing, but how realistic is one?

The next major international sporting event, the 2026 FIFA Men’s World Cup hosted jointly by the United States, Canada and Mexico, is already garnering international scrutiny. There have been numerous calls to boycott it.

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The Times of India

From El Mencho to El Chapo to Pablo Escobar: How the world’s most notorious drug lords built global empires

Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, known as El Mencho, died after a security operation aimed at arresting him in Jalisco state. The defence ministry said he was seriously injured during clashes between the army and members of the Jalisco New Generation cartel, or CJNG, and later died while being transferred to Mexico…

The Conversation

Countries in the Americas can act to protect the environment without the United States

The United States federal government recently revoked a landmark scientific ruling by the Environmental Protection Agency that stated greenhouse gases are a threat to public health. U.S. President Donald Trump said the ruling was a “disasterous” policy that “severely damaged the American auto industry and massively drove up prices for…

The Times of India

El Mencho was killed after Mexican military tracked his girlfriend to secret 'love nest'

The Mexican military has revealed the details of the operation that took down Mexico's top drug lord, El Mencho, in the Mexican town of Tapalpa, where he was El Mencho had a secret hideout with his mistress. The military did not reveal the name of the drug lord's mistress and…

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

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'Could you just be normal': Canada leader slammed for her specific concern for LGBTQ tourists in Mexico after El Mencho's killing

Canadian politician Heather McPherson social media post in the wake of widespread violence in Mexico after the military gunned down gang lord El Mencho went viral as she specifically expressed concern for LGBTQ community members in Puerto Vallarta -- the epicenter of the violence. Social media users did not understand…

Latin Times

Expert Says El Mencho's Death Could Turn Jalisco Cartel Into a 'Wounded Beast' With Multiple Splintering Factions

Mexico's top security official, Omar García Harfuch, confirmed El Mencho's death and said the operation triggered reprisals by the cartel in 11 states, including 85 highway blockades and 70 arrests.

Fortune

Drug use on the rise as U.S. spends $1 trillion in War on Drugs and cartel leaders drive violence in Mexico

The death of El Mencho decapitates one of Mexico’s most powerful cartels, but there’s a whole lot more sustaining the drug industry nowadays.

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

The Independent UK

The risks for British holidaymakers travelling to Mexico, according to a senior analyst

Exclusive: An expert assesses dangers in Mexico City, Cancun and Oaxaca state as drug cartel violence soars

The Conversation

Mexico may pay a steep price for the killing of Jalisco cartel leader El Mencho

The leader of the Jalisco New Generation (CJNG) cartel, Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, died in custody on February 22, shortly after he was captured by the Mexican authorities. The operation, which came amid renewed US demands for “tangible results” against fentanyl trafficking, appears to have relied on American intelligence support.

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