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Mexico Confirms Cooperating With The U.S. In Operation That Killed Jalisco Cartel Leader El Mencho

Mexican authorities confirmed there was cooperation with the U.S. in the operation that led to the killing of Nemesio Ruben Oseguera Cervantes, known as "El Mencho," the longtime leader of the Cártel Jalisco Nueva Generación (CJNG).

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Ruben Gallego Urges Mexico To 'Recognize That Letting Cartels Grow Unchecked Is a Threat To Everyone' After Killing Of El Mencho

Arizona Sen. Ruben Gallego reacted to the killing of Nemesio Ruben Oseguera Cervantes, known as "El Mencho," the longtime leader of the Jalisco Cartel, urging the Mexican government to "recognize that letting cartels grow unchecked is a threat to everyone."

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Mexican Security Forces Deployed To Fight Cartel Roadblocks Set Up After Killing Of El Mencho

Mexican security forces have been deployed to Jalisco to fight roadblocks staged by cartel operatives after the killing of "El Mencho," head of the powerful Cartel Jalisco Nueva Generacion.

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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.

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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.

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Mexico to Install 450-Foot Trash Boom to Address Tijuana River Pollution: Report

Last December, the United States and Mexico signed an agreement aimed at curbing the pollution flowing into the Tijuana River, including infrastructure upgrades and other steps to contain the crisis.

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Courts Press DHS After Officials Say They Were 'Unable to Identify' Reason for Detaining Immigrant Nursing Mother

Judges in multiple states have described cases in which detainees were separated from infants or held in conditions that raised medical concerns

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Living Conditions in Cuba Worsen as U.S. Oil Blockade Continues, Reserves May Run Dry 'Within Weeks'

The Trump administration's cutoff of oil shipments to the island has escalated the already precarious situation to levels rarely seen before, and with each passing day the crisis appears to deteriorate.

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DHS Reportedly Launches Nationwide Probe Into Naturalized Citizens Who May Have Voted Before Gaining Citizenship

The Department of Homeland Security has reportedly launched a nationwide initiative directing agents to investigate naturalized citizens who may have voted before obtaining citizenship.

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U.S. Sanctions Mexican Resort Which Allegedly Helped Cartel Defraud American Tourists

The U.S. Treasury Department has sanctioned Kovay Gardens, a beachfront resort in Mexico's Nayarit state, accusing it of operating as part of a fraud network directed by the Cártel Jalisco Nueva Generación.

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Claudia Sheinbaum Says Extradition Requests Are Underway for U.S. Citizens in Mexican Fuel Theft Case

Sheinbaum said the Attorney General's Office is responsible for providing information within the framework of the investigation, including the names of the businesspeople involved.

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Rubén Blades Mourns Willie Colón, His Historic Collaborator and Salsa Visionary

If there was one collaboration that changed the history of Latin music, it was that of Rubén Blades and Willie Colón. On Saturday, the legendary Panamanian artist mourned the death of the New York–born composer, singer, trombonist, and producer, bringing a somber close to days of growing concern following Colón's…

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Willie Colón, Salsa Innovator Who Redefined Latin Music, Dies at 75

William Anthony "Willie" Colón Román, the pioneering salsa musician, composer, trombonist and cultural force whose work helped propel Latin music onto the global stage, died on February 21, 2026, at 75 years old. His family confirmed the news in a statement shared on social media, noting that Colón passed away…

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Venezuelan Interim President Delcy Rodríguez For Now Managing To Walk Fine Line Between Demands From U.S. and Regime Loyalists

Experts say interim Venezuelan President Delcy Rodríguez is navigating U.S. pressure while maintaining support from Maduro loyalists and the military after Maduro's capture.

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Ex-Honduran President Convicted Of Drug-Trafficking And Pardoned by Trump Had 'Red Carpet Rolled Out for Him' By U.S.

"The [prisons bureau] administration rolled out the red carpet for him," said a retired prison workerpeaking to the media on behalf of staff. "The staff are disgusted."

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Rep. Tony Gonzales' Primary Challenger Slams Him Over Alleged Affair With Aide Who Them Committed Suicide: 'Evil Man Who Must Resign'

Gun rights activist and YouTuber Brandon Herrera, who is challenging Rep. Tony Gonzales in a primary for Texas' 23rd district, slammed him over reports of an alleged affair with an aide who later committed suicide.

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Cuba Has Until Late March Before Running Out Of Fuel Due To U.S. Blockade, Analyst Says

Cuba has until late march before running out of fuel as a result of the ongoing blockade imposed by the U.S., according to an analyst.

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Ship Believed To Be Carrying Russian Fuel Reportedly On Its Way To Cuba, Challenging U.S. Blockade

A ship potentially carrying Russian fuel is on its way to Cuba, potentially challenging the blockade imposed to the U.S. on the island, according to a new report.

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ICE Confirms Deaths of Detainees in Florida and Indiana Facilities On The Same Day

Two immigrant detainees died in U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody on Monday in separate facilities in Florida and Indiana, according to federal statements released days later.

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DHS Spent Over $144 Million on Weapons, Ammunition and Accessories in 2025, Report Claims

According to the report, ICE increased its total contracts for weapons, ammunition and accessories by more than 360 percent, with awards rising from $16 million in 2024 to more than $76 million in 2025.

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Camila Cabello speaks out on humanitarian crisis in Cuba, urges support for Caritas

Camila Cabello is once again using her global platform to speak out about the deepening humanitarian crisis in Cuba, sharing a personal and emotional message about the situation on the island and calling on her followers to help.

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Two Republican Senators Call For Kristi Noem's Removal Over Minneapolis Fallout: 'She Should Be Out Of a Job'

Two Republican senators called for Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem to be removed from her post as the fallout from operations in Minneapolis continues.

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Critics Slam Meta for Blocking Database of Federal Agents: 'A Stance That Helps ICE Agents Retain Anonymity'

Meta has begun blocking users from sharing links to a website that claims to compile names and photos of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement personnel, a move that critics say limits public scrutiny of federal agents and raises questions about the boundaries between privacy and accountability.

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Ecuador Accuses ICE Agents of Breaching 'Inviolable' Premises in Attempt to Enter Consulate in Minneapolis

Ecuador has accused a U.S. immigration agent of attempting to enter its consulate in Minneapolis in what it described as a violation of international law.

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'Remain in Mexico' Program Set to Resume Asylum Seeker Removals This Week: Report

Also known as the "Remain in Mexico" program, it was launched by the Trump administration in 2019 and terminated by former President Joe Biden in 2021.

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