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Testimony From Former Jalisco Cartel Operative Points to 'El Sapo' as Succesor Of El Mencho After His Killing

According to testimony from one of his former bodyguards, El Sapo is considered to be the most violent member of El Mencho's inner circle and was one of the CJNG leader's most trusted men until his death on Feb. 22.

Latin Times

Mexican President Sheinbaum Says Prosecutor's Office Must Explain Media Access to El Mencho's Hideout

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum was questioned during her Tuesday morning press conference about media access to the home where Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, also known as "El Mencho," longtime leader of the Cártel Jalisco Nueva Generación, was killed.

Latin Times

Death Certificate Reveals CJNG Leader 'El Mencho' Died of Trauma Caused By Gunshot Wounds

On Feb. 22, Nemeso Oseguera Cervantes's death triggered unrest in more than a dozen states across Mexico, as cartel cells responded with blockades and violence. A week after his death, official records are shedding light on how the operation unfolded.

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El Mencho Buried In Golden Casket In Large Funeral Procession With Military Presence, Images Show

Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, known as "El Mencho" and the leader of the Cartel Jalisco Nueva Generacion (CJNG), was buried in a golden casket in a large funeral procession with military presence, local media reported.

Latin Times

Jalisco cartel leader ‘El Mencho’ buried in golden casket at cemetery

The leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel has been buried in the state that gave its name to one of Mexico’s most powerful cartels

The Independent UK

Mexican Authorities Arrest Jalisco Cartel Suspect 'El Congo,' Linked to Killing Of Mayor In Broad Daylight

The arrest of El Congo marks the first new development since January, when Mexican media reported that one of Manzo's employees in the Uruapan city government played a key role in facilitating the mayor's killing.

Latin Times

Cartel Expert Warns of Hydra Effect After El Mencho's Death: 'Cut Off One Head, Another Grows'

"Without structural efforts to combat corruption," added investigative journalist Antonio Nieto, "there will be no evident change for ordinary people"

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More Than 170 Arrested, 30 Suspected Jalisco Cartel Operatives Killed in Clashes After El Mencho's Killing

Roadblocks, killings, carjackings and arson attacks on businesses have been among the most frequent crimes carried out by cartel associates in more than 20 states since the killing of Jalisco Cartel leader El Mencho.

Latin Times

Former DEA Agent Details Challenge of Uncovering El Mencho's Hidden Wealth, Estimated to Reach $1 Billion: 'It's So Diversified'

While the broader Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) controlled vast revenue streams, U.S. authorities had previously estimated El Mencho's personal fortune at between $500 million and $1 billion.

Latin Times

Where Is Maria Julissa? OnlyFans Model Hunted By Cartel Spies After El Mencho's Death

Reports in Mexico say cartel loyalists are hunting OnlyFans model Maria Julissa after the death of alleged CJNG leader 'El Mencho'. Julissa denies any involvement, while officials have described an intelligence trail that points elsewhere.

International Business Times UK

Shell-shocked and tense: inside the Mexican tourist town where ‘El Mencho’ made his last stand

Tapalpa deserted and scared by day of terror when military raid brought feared drug lord’s reign to an end

The Guardian - UK

The faces of Mexico’s disappeared haunt this city's streets. Families worry they will be wiped away

The faces of Mexico’s disappeared paint the streets of Mexico’s second biggest city of Guadalajara

The Independent UK

Experts urge informed planning for Mexico spring break after Jalisco violence

Cartel-linked violence in parts of Mexico may have some spring break travelers rethinking their plans

The Independent UK

El Mencho Wasn't Able To Constantly Change Locations Because He Had a Late-Stage Kidney Disease: Report

Ruben Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, known as "El Mencho" and longtime leader of the Cartel Jalisco Nueva Generacion, wasn't able to be constantly on the move and avoid law enforcement because he had a late-stage kidney disease, according to a new report.

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Mexican Jalisco cartel may survive El Mencho's demise, experts warn

The fall of "El Mencho" opens a new scenario for the CJNG: a decentralised cartel with a criminal franchise model and international presence that could survive the absence of its leader.

Latin Times

Mexican Officials Believed Trump Admin Could Launch Unilateral Raid In The Country If They Didn't Take On El Mencho

Mexican officials believed that the Trump administration could launch a unilateral raid in the country if they didn't take on Nemesio Ruben Oseguera Cervantes, known as "El Mencho," the longtime leader of the Cártel Jalisco Nueva Generación (CJNG).

The Independent UK

Online disinformation fueled panic after the killing of Mexico's most powerful drug lord

Mexico’s government says a surge of online disinformation has amplified cartel violence and spread panic since the death of the country's most powerful drug lord

Latin Times

Handwritten Bible Psalm Discovered in El Mencho's Luxury Cabin: 'Though a Thousand Fall at Your Side'

A handwritten version of Psalm 91 was found inside the luxury cabin where Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, known as "El Mencho," was located and fatally wounded during a military operation in Tapalpa, Jalisco.

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El Mencho's Stepson Emerges as Leading Heir After His Killing But He 'Still Lacks Influence,' Expert Says

Juan Carlos Valencia González, the California-born stepson of slain Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) leader Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, alias "El Mencho", has emerged as a leading contender to take control of the organization following his stepfather's killing.

Latin Times

Tens Of Inmates Escaped From Puerto Vallarta Prison Following 'El Mencho's' Killing

As reported by Mexican media, the escape occurred Feb. 22, the same day as the operation to capture El Mencho when armed groups stormed the prison and rammed the main gate with a vehicle.

Latin Times

Trump Claims U.S. is To Credit For Killing Of El Mencho As Mexico Emphasizes There Were No American Boots On The Ground

President Donald Trump claimed during the State of the Union that the U.S. is to credit for 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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World Cup chiefs in conversations about moving 'vulnerable' key fixtures after Mexico violence: report

FIFA's 2026 World Cup plans have been dealt another blow in recent days after violence erupted on the streets of host nation Mexico

The Independent UK

Cartel violence near Mexican stadium sparks World Cup safety concerns

President Claudia Sheinbaum said there was “no risk” for fans coming to the tournament

Latin Times

Jalisco Cartel Financial Operator Used Dozens of Shell Companies to Expand Criminal Empire: Report

Álvarez González and his network of shell companies flourished between 2018 and 2024, during the presidency of Andrés Manuel López Obrador. During that period, he established 45% of the companies he allegedly used to launder money for the Jalisco cartel.

The Independent UK

Tourist describes horror as violence erupts in Mexico after drug lord El Mencho killed

Violence has broken out across Mexico following the death of the leader of the Jalisco New Generation drug cartel

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