
Mexican Drug Lord 'El Mencho' Receives Pompous Funeral
Drug lord 'El Mencho' was given a lavish funeral in Guadalajara, complete with a golden coffin and military escort, following his death which sparked violent clashes.
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Drug lord 'El Mencho' was given a lavish funeral in Guadalajara, complete with a golden coffin and military escort, following his death which sparked violent clashes.

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said yesterday, Wednesday, 25/2, that she had a phone call with Donald Trump, after the death of the powerful drug lord Nemesio Oseguera – prob

The BBC speaks to Guadalajara residents days after cartel members sought to avenge the killing of Nemesio "El Mencho" Oseguera.

Rosalinda González Valencia, 63-godišnja udovica Nemesija Oseguere Cervantesa, poznatog kao "El Mencho", ponovno je u fokusu javnosti nakon što je vođa kartela Jalisco New Generation (CJNG) ubijen u s

Cartel Kingpin "El Mencho" Dead. Here's A Shortlist Of Possible Successors Mexico's most wanted cartel boss was killed Sunday in a Mexican military operation reportedly supported by U.S. intelligence; however, the emergence of potential successors indicates the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) is not at the end of its road, only suggesting the decapitation strike is more likely to drive short-term fragmentation and retaliatory or spillover risks. Local outlet Político MX rep...

In Mexiko verwüsten Anhänger des getöteten Drogenbosses "El Mencho" Städte und töten Dutzende Menschen. Schafft es die Regierung, der Gewalt Einhalt zu gebieten? Und wie sicher ist die Fußball-WM im S
PLUS A brutal wave of violence shakes Mexico after drug lord "El Mencho" was killed.
Following the death of drug lord "El Mencho," severe violence erupts in many parts of Mexico. More than 70 deaths are reported. Doubts about a safe hosting of the FIFA World Cup are growing.
With the death of Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, or El Mencho, Mexican forces have dealt a major blow to the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, responsible for drug trafficking and attacks across the country

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One of the world's most wanted drug traffickers -- a Mexican cartel boss known as "El Mencho" -- was killed by Mexican security forces. After his death, widespread violence erupted across Mexico.

The death of the leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, following an operation led by the army, has caused a wave of violence and incidents in the country.
Buildings and vehicles were vandalised as hundreds of fires dotted the skyline of Mexico's Guadalajara after the army killed Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes or "El Mencho", the leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel.

The Mexican army killed Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes, known as 'El Mencho', leader of the Jalisco New Generation cartel, during a military operation.

Drug lord Nemesio Oseguera, known by the nickname "El Mencho", was killed in a military operation, Mexican authorities announced, whose government is intensifying pressure on

The killing of "El Mencho" led to widespread chaos in Mexico.
An opinion piece discusses how the reported death of "El Mencho" has negatively impacted Mexico's international image, arguing that the country's positive aspects should still shine through.

The BBC speaks to Guadalajara residents days after cartel members sought to avenge the killing of Nemesio "El Mencho" Oseguera.

Washington confirma ausência de norte-americanos feridos, raptados ou mortos na vaga de violência desencadeada pelo Cartel de Jalisco. México mobilizou 10.000 soldados para conter distúrbios.

Mexican security forces on Sunday carried out one of the most important and largest operations in the country's modern history. Nemesio "El Mencho" Oseguera Cervantes, founder and leader of a powerful drug cartel, was liquidated.

In the US, prison was his criminal academy; in Mexico, he imposed himself on the Zetas by launching the "New Generation" of narcos.

Mexico's most-wanted fentanyl kingpin "El Mencho" reportedly killed after military forces tracked his romantic partner to secret meeting location.

The Jalisco New Generation Cartel unleashes its fury over the killing of its leader "El Mencho", including Road blockades and burned vehicles The post Chaos in Several Mexican States after Killing of Cartel Leader appeared first on Havana Times.

Who was El Mencho? How one man’s death led to US and Canada issuing travel warnings The Daily Star

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum calls for calm after the reported death of cartel leader El-Mencho sparks widespread violence, roadblocks, and flight d Read More: https://punchng.com/mexican-pres

An Irish woman living in Mexico has said the country is facing a "very violent week" in the wake of the killing of cartel boss Nemesio Oseguera, alias "El Mencho", in a military operation in Jalisco yesterday.

A wave of violence erupted in Mexico following the killing of drug lord "El Mencho" during a special operation. Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes was the leader of the fearsome Jalisco New Generation Cartel. Revenge for his death...
Since 2011, he led one of Mexico's most powerful drug cartels, and now the military has killed the notorious "El Mencho." In response to the military operation, cartel members in several
The head of Mexico's largest drug ring, Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, better known as "El Mencho", was shot in a military operation by the Mexican army in the town of Tapalpa in western Mexico today. Cervant

Mexican Forces Kill CJNG Kingpin, Sparks Cartel Chaos Across Guadalajara According to The Wall Street Journal, Mexican security forces killed Nemesio "Mencho" Oseguera, the head of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) and assessed as one of Mexico's most powerful cartel leaders; footage on social media shows utter chaos unfolding across Guadalajara and other CJNG strongholds after Mencho's killing. WSJ cited a senior Mexican official earlier Sunday who confirmed Oseguera was...
AI-generated images, cartel propaganda and viral lies flooded Mexico after Mexico's military killed the chief of the Jalisco cartel.

The family of notorious drug lord 'El Mencho' is reportedly demanding the return of his body, suggesting his death.

Mexico's Navy deploys 103 Marines and tactical vehicles to Jalisco after cartel leader "El Mencho" killed, as authorities brace for prolonged violence and power struggles.

Najveći narko-boss u Meksiku Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes, nadaleko poznat kao "El Mencho", ubijen je 22. februara 2026. godine tokom velike vojne operacije u Tapalpi, Jalisco.

Mexican tourists looking for a quiet mountain retreat are attracted to the cabins on the hills outside the city of Tapalpa, known as "pueblo mágico" or "magic town", due to its beau...
The killing of "El Mencho" has led to riots and violence. Norwegian Siri Bertelsen woke up to explosions near her holiday home.

Rep. Dan Crenshaw said its time for expanded military action against Mexican cartels after a joint raid killed a "El Mencho" on Sunday.

Mexico’s Secretary of National Defense said a meeting between "El Mencho" and a romantic partner revealed his location.

The Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG), one of Mexico's most notorious criminal organisations, has suffered a major blow with the death of its leader, Nemesio "El Mencho" Oseguera Cervantes, during

PRESS REVIEW – Monday, February 23, 2026: First, ahead of the four-year anniversary of the war in Ukraine, papers discuss Russia's war plans, and their new agents. Next, the Guardian takes a closer look at "El Mencho". Also, as the Olympics come to an end, Olympians are celebrated in papers around the world. Finally, the final candidates for European Tree of the year have been named!

Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, known as "El Mencho", was killed during a security operation to arrest him, Mexico's defence ministry has said.

One of the most wanted people in the world, Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, nicknamed "El Mencho," has been shot dead in Mexico. The 59-year-old man was part of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (Cartel de Jalisco Nueva

Mexican forces killed cartel boss "El Mencho" and seized rocket launchers capable of downing aircraft, revealing CJNG's extensive military arsenal.

Authorities said Mexican forces killed Ruben "El Mencho" Oseguera, the notorious Jalisco cartel leader who became Mexico's most wanted drug kingpin.