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Who was El Mencho, the former Mexican police officer turned cartel kingpin?

Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes rose up the ranks to become one of Mexico’s most fearsome drug lords

The Independent UK · Feb 23

CJNG's Chilling Ultimatum: 'If Demands Are Not Met,' Cartel Vows to Storm Homes and Hotels in Revenge Rampage

Following the death of CJNG leader El Mencho, Mexico faces cartel violence and threats, impacting multiple states and international relations

International Business Times UK · Feb 23

Who is El Mencho’s daughter Jessica Johanna: Know how her business ties led to a 30-month US prison sentence

Investigators have increasingly focused on financial trails and corporate networks that sit behind such organisations. That shift was evident in the case of Jessica Johanna Oseguera González, whose legal troubles stemmed not from drug trafficking charges but from alleged dealings with sanctioned businesses. As the daughter of Nemesio Rubén Oseguera…

The Times of India · Feb 23

‘US provided key intel’: How Mexican Army took out its most wanted cartel boss 'El Mencho'

Mexico’s most wanted drug lord, Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, known as El Mencho, was killed after a high-stakes military operation in the western state of Jalisco that triggered one of the most violent backlashes seen in the country in recent years.

The Times of India · Feb 23

Supermarkets, banks, cars set on fire: Cartel goes on revenge spree after El Mencho killed — what's happening in Mexico?

Mexico experienced a coordinated wave of retaliation following the killing of feared cartel boss El Mencho. Gunmen loyal to the CJNG leader blocked highways and torched businesses, disrupting air travel and prompting residents to seek shelter. This show of force, described as revenge, highlights the ongoing challenges of cartel violence…

The Times of India · Feb 23

Who was El Mencho, the former police officer who co-founded an ultraviolent cartel in Mexico?

Drug lord who was killed by Mexican special forces on Sunday led a cartel known for aggression and military-style arsenal

The Guardian - AU · Feb 23

Mexico’s most wanted drug lord El Mencho killed in army raid; highways blocked, flights cancelled in cartel retaliation – top developments

Mexico's most wanted drug lord, El Mencho, was killed in a military operation in Jalisco, sparking widespread retaliatory violence. The operation, a significant blow to organized crime, led to road blockages, arson, and clashes across multiple states, prompting travel advisories from the US and Canada.

The Times of India · Feb 23

US issues security alert as violence erupts in Mexico after cartel leader killed

Violence and unrest follow military operation to kill Jalisco New Generation Cartel leader

The Independent UK · Feb 22

Mexican Embassy In The U.S. Calls Out MAGA Activist Laura Loomer For Saying The U.S. Killed 'El Mencho': 'This Post Is False'

The Mexican embassy in the United States called out MAGA influencer Laura Loomer for saying that the "US eliminated a top Cartel leader" in the country, rejecting that was the case.

Latin Times · Feb 22

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).

Latin Times · Feb 22