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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."

Latin Times

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.

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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.

Latin Times

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…

The Times of India

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.

Latin Times

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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Mexican drug lord El Mencho killed in military operation, massive chaos at Guadalajara airport

Mexican drug lord Nemesio Oseguera, also known as El Mencho, was killed in a military operation, Mexican news outlets reported, citing government sources. Major chaos broke out at Guadalajara and Puerto Vallarta airports, after El Mencho's cartel reportedly retaliated after Oseguera's killing.

The Times of India

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.

Latin Times

Mexican security forces kill drug cartel boss ‘El Mencho’

Death of Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, one of world’s most wanted drug traffickers, sets off wave of disorder across several Mexican states

The Guardian - UK

Mexican army kills powerful drug trafficking cartel leader El Mencho, who once had $15m US bounty

Under El Mencho’s leadership, the cartel has been implicated in numerous homicides targeting rival groups and Mexican law enforcement

The Independent UK

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.

Latin Times

Mexican Forces Coordinate Arrests Of Plaza Bosses Of The Jalisco Cartel Across Five States

In a span of just 72 hours carried out numerous arrests and seizures in different five states, including the detention of plaza bosses and the seizure of large quantities of drugs.

Latin Times

Ongoing Cartel Turf Wars in Sinaloa Are Reshaping Mexico's Criminal Landscape, With CJNG Emerging as the Country's Top Cartel

Experta say ongoing turf wars between Los Chapitos and La Mayiza ultimately benefit the Jalisco cartel, which continues to expand across Mexico and has become the first cartel in the country's history to establish a presence in all 32 states

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The Independent UK

Mexican cartel member accused of faking his death sentenced to nearly 12 years

Gutierrez-Ochoa was wanted in Mexico on suspicion of kidnapping two Mexican Navy members in 2021

Latin Times

Top Jalisco Cartel Leader Reportedly Cooperating With U.S. Authorities Following Extradition

Top Jalisco Cartel leader Abigael Gonzalez Valencia, better known as "El Cuini," has had a U.S. court appearance again postponed after he began cooperating with judicial authorities, according to a new report

Latin Times

'Mayito Flaco' Reportedly Reaches Deal With Zetas Offset To Face 'Chapitos'-Jalisco Cartel Alliance

Ismael Zambada Sicairos, son of Sinaloa Cartel Leader "El Mayo" Zambada, has reportedly reached a deal with an offset of the Zetas to face the alliance reached between the "Chapitos" and the Jalisco cartel, according to a new report.

Latin Times

Julio César Chávez Jr. to Return to the Ring in December Despite Facing Organized Crime Trial in Mexico

Julio César Chávez Jr., eldest son of the Mexican boxing legend Julio César Chávez, is set to step back into the ring on December 13 in San Luis Potosí, even as he remains on probation while facing trial for organized crime and arms trafficking.

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Latin Times

El Mencho Overtakes El Chapo's Legacy as CJNG Becomes World's Most Powerful Cartel

Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, better known as "El Mencho," has consolidated his place as the most powerful drug trafficker in the world, according to a new investigation by The Wall Street Journal. His organization, the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG), has eclipsed the once-dominant Sinaloa Cartel by capitalizing on shifts in…

Latin Times

Mexican Authorities Arrest Alleged Jalisco Cartel Plaza Boss 'El Rhino' in Michoacán

The alleged CJNG plaza boss in Uruapan was identified as René Belmonte Aguilar, also known as "El Rhino," who allegedly operates in the eastern part of the state and is wanted for extortion, kidnapping and homicide.

Latin Times

U.S. Prosecutors Present More Than 76,000 Documents in First Hearing for Former CJNG Financial Operator

"El Cuini" was among 26 individuals recently extradited to the U.S. for alleged ties to organized crime and drug trafficking; he is the brother-in-law of Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, also known as "El Mencho," leader of the Jalisco Cartel.

Latin Times

High-Ranking Jalisco Cartel Member And Relative of Leader 'El Mencho,' Arrested in Mexico

A high-ranking member of the Cártel Jalisco Nueva Generación (CJNG) and a direct relative of the group's leader, Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, also known as "El Mencho," has been arrested in Mexico.

Latin Times

Extradited Jalisco Cartel Co-founder Could Provide Key Information on CJNG and 'El Mencho' In Plea Deal With U.S. Authorities

Érick Valencia Salazar is seeking to plead guilty in the U.S. in hopes of negotiating a deal with federal prosecutors to avoid a full trial.

Latin Times

DEA Warns Mexican Cartel Leaders May Have Infiltrated Major U.S. Cities: 'We Are Here, We Are Among You'

The DEA is accusing several Mexican drug cartels of infiltrating major U.S. cities, especially after finding a giant mural of the Jalisco Cartel leader in L.A.

The Independent UK

Close ally of drug kingpin 'El Mencho' gets 30 years in prison as US ramps up pressure on cartels

Two close associates of the fugitive Jalisco New Generation boss known as “El Mencho” have been brought to justice in a U.S. courtroom as the Trump administration ramps up pressure on the cartel it recently designated a foreign terrorist organization

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