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Brian Slupski

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

Fires burn following the Sunday death of cartel leader Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes, El Mencho. (Credit: New York Post)

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.

Cervantes was the leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (JNGC). He and several others were killed by Mexican authorities in an operation in Jalisco on Sunday. NBC News reported that cartel members responded to his death by unleashing a wave of violence throughout the country.

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