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Mexico has been gripped by tension and violence following the killing of Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, widely known as “El Mencho,” the long-time leader of the powerful Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG).

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).

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.

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

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

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.

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…

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."

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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.

Cheesur, whose real name is Nermin Dzaferovic, is trending after viral posts claimed he gave “critical intel” that led to CJNG leader El Mencho’s death. Mexican officials confirmed El Mencho died in a military operation, but no authority has linked Cheesur to it. The claims spreading online remain unproven and…