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Who was 'El Mencho' and what's next for Mexico's fastest-growing cartel?

Mexico’s most-wanted drug lord Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, known as El Mencho, was killed during a government operation in Jalisco, triggering nationwide cartel violence. Founder of the powerful Jalisco New Generation Cartel, he built one of Mexico’s fastest-growing and most aggressive criminal organisations. His death is a major blow to the…

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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…

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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

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Inside the operation to kill Mexico’s most powerful cartel leader

The Mexican army killed the country’s most powerful cartel leader and one of the United States’ most wanted fugitives, notching a major victory

The Independent UK

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

Photos of violence in Mexico after the army killed cartel boss Nemesio 'El Mencho' Oseguera (cloned)

The Mexican army Sunday killed the leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes, “El Mencho.” That effectively decapitated what had become Mexico’s most powerful cartel.

The Independent UK

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

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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

Foreign Office issues Mexico travel warning after drug cartel violence

Many thousands of tourists are stranded in the resort of Puerto Vallarta after the killing of narcotics kingpin ‘El Mencho’

The Independent UK

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

Glaring Omission From Mexico’s February Roster Hints at Major World Cup Decision

El Tri will host Iceland for a friendly clash on Feb. 25

Sports Illustrated

Mexico mayhem after El Mencho killed: Cartel threatens violence against civilians, sets deadline in 'leaked message'

As several states in Mexico erupted in unprecedented chaos as the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, CJNG, retaliated the death of their boss El Mencho, a leaked message claimed that the cartel has ordered its cadre to be prepared for an all-out war. The authenticity of the leaked message has not…

The Times of India

Was Trump behind Mexican druglord El Mencho’s assassination? MAGA ally makes bombshell claim of ‘US-supported operation’

A controversial claim has surfaced on social media suggesting that the United States was directly involved in the killing of one of Mexico’s most powerful drug lords, though officials have not confirmed this.

The Times of India

Who killed Mexican drug lord El Mencho? Air Canada suspends operations in Puerto Vallarta; tourists asked to stay inside resorts

Hours after drug lord Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes, also known as El Mencho, was killed, massive chaos broke out in several Mexican states. Air Canada suspended its operation to Mexico's Puerto Vallarta, the seaside city of Jalisco state where El Mencho was killed. El Mencho was wanted by the US…

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US issues travel alert after Mexican army kills cartel boss El Mencho – Here are the areas affected

The United States government has issued an urgent travel alert for Americans in several Mexican states after the reported killing of one of the country’s most powerful cartel leaders triggered violent unrest and major security operations.

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Deported after 30 years, Oregon man dies of pneumonia in Mexico; family blames ICE

A Beaverton family is grieving the loss of a 53-year-old father who died of pneumonia in Mexico after being detained and deported by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), according to local media reports and family statements.

Latin Times

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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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.

Latin Times

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.

Sports Illustrated

How to Watch Cruz Azul vs. Chivas on TV, Live Stream: Liga MX Game of the Week

The two best teams in Liga MX will clash on Saturday night.

The Independent UK

Global leaders and businesses pore over fallout of more US tariff swoons

Business chiefs and government leaders are poring over the fallout of a U.S. Supreme Court decision that invalidated some tariffs by President Donald Trump's administration and his response to it

Sports Illustrated

Cruz Azul vs. Chivas—Liga MX Game of the Week: Preview, Predictions and Lineups

Two historic Liga MX powerhouses that sit atop the Clausura 2026 standings will clash on Saturday.

The Independent UK

In 2025, the US was the only tourist area to see a decline in visitors. It’s not looking any better this year

Visitors to the U.S. from Canada — the second-largest source of U.S. tourism after Mexico — were down by 28 percent in January when compared to January 2024

The Independent UK

The Trump tariffs most affected after Supreme Court ruling

Despite this significant ruling, many sectoral tariffs introduced by Mr Trump over the past year remain in effect

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