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Cartel boss on US ‘most wanted’ list captured in Bolivia raid
PoliticsSCMP1mo ago

Cartel boss on US ‘most wanted’ list captured in Bolivia raid

An alleged cocaine boss with a US$2 million bounty on his head was captured by Bolivian forces as the Andean nation renews cooperation with the US after decades of hostility. Dozens of antinarcotics police raided two houses in Santa Cruz in the early hours of Friday, with snipers positioned on nearby rooftops. Their target, Uruguayan citizen Sebastian Enrique Marset Cabrera, was immediately put on a plane to be transferred to the US by the Drug Enforcement Administration. Bolivia’s President...

Inside El Mencho’s last hideout in Tapalpa, Jalisco
WorldThe IndependentYahooMexico News1mo ago3 sources

Inside El Mencho’s last hideout in Tapalpa, Jalisco

Luxury furniture, neatly folded clothes, plenty of food, an altar — and a handwritten version of Psalm 91. Here's what else reporters found inside the property where the CJNG cartel boss was found. The post Inside El Mencho’s last hideout in Tapalpa, Jalisco appeared first on Mexico News Daily

Violence in Mexico after military kills notorious drug cartel boss – a visual guide
WorldThe Guardiancbcnational-post+1Mexico News1mo ago4 sources

Violence in Mexico after military kills notorious drug cartel boss – a visual guide

Streets empty as residents shield from chaos of retaliatory attacks after death of ‘El Mencho’ in federal raid Mexico is on alert after cartel gunmen went on a violent rampage of revenge in response to federal forces killing their leader, a notorious mob boss known as “El Mencho”. Authorities had attempted to capture Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes in the western state of Jalisco on Sunday but the raid led to a firefight that fatally wounded the infamous leader and killed six of his accompli...

Wave of violence in Mexico after military kills cartel boss 'El Mencho'
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Wave of violence in Mexico after military kills cartel boss 'El Mencho'

One of Mexico's most notorious drug lords, Nemesio Oseguera, or "El Mencho," was killed in a military raid on Sunday, sparking widespread retaliatory violence. After reports of El Mencho's death, cart

Mexican military kills cartel boss ‘El Mencho’ in US-backed raid
Worldwsjhinducyprus-mail+1Daily Sabah1mo ago4 sources

Mexican military kills cartel boss ‘El Mencho’ in US-backed raid

One of Mexico’s most notorious drug lords, Nemesio Oseguera, or “El Mencho,” was killed in a military raid on Sunday, sparking widespread retaliatory violence. President Claudia Sheinbaum has been under mounting pressure from Washington to intensify her offensive against drug cartels blamed for producing and smuggling drugs, particularly the synthetic opioid fentanyl, across the border […]

Mexico fears more violence after army kills leader of powerful Jalisco cartel
WorldReuterswsjNPR+14nosle-figaroFrance 24delfi-ltdigi24The Independenthinduil-sole-24-ore+6 more1mo ago17 sources

Mexico fears more violence after army kills leader of powerful Jalisco cartel

School was canceled in several Mexican states and local and foreign governments alike warned their citizens to stay inside following the army's killing of the leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes, "El Mencho," and the violence it spurred

"El Mencho": Military kills powerful Mexican drug lord
Worldtagesschauhindujerusalem-post+1ndtv1mo ago4 sources

"El Mencho": Military kills powerful Mexican drug lord

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

Mexican Army Kills Powerful Cartel Leader 'El Mencho'
WorldAPReutersBBC+57bloombergNYTwsjFTwapoThe GuardianNPRcnbc+49 more1mo ago60 sources

Mexican Army Kills Powerful Cartel Leader 'El Mencho'

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

State of Emergency in Mexico: Air Traffic Disrupted
Politicsmorgunbladidel-universal-englishMexico News1mo ago3 sources

State of Emergency in Mexico: Air Traffic Disrupted

Mexico's President, Claudia Sheinbaum, has urged residents to remain calm after widespread unrest broke out across the country following the killing of drug lord Nemesio Osegue by the country's army.

Mexican Cartel Boss Killed, Sparking Chaos and Travel Alerts
Worldzerohedge1mo ago

Mexican Cartel Boss Killed, Sparking Chaos and Travel Alerts

Mexican special forces, aided by U.S. intelligence, killed a top drug cartel boss, leading to widespread chaos in Mexico and prompting the U.S. State Department to issue and then lift 'shelter in place' alerts for Americans. Travel stocks are in focus following the unrest.

‘El Mencho’ killed in Mexico: What we know so far
WorldfazMexico Newsvanguard-ng1mo ago3 sources

‘El Mencho’ killed in Mexico: What we know so far

Cartel boss El Mencho's death triggered a wave of cartel reprisals across Mexico yesterday, raising urgent security questions just weeks before the 2026 FIFA World Cup playoffs are set to begin in Guadalajara. Here is what we know so far. The post ‘El Mencho’ killed in Mexico: What we know so far appeared first on Mexico News Daily

'El Mencho' - a cartel boss who 'unleashed terror' on Mexico
PoliticsFrance 241mo ago

'El Mencho' - a cartel boss who 'unleashed terror' on Mexico

Nemesio Oseguera, the drug lord known as 'El Mencho' and who was killed by the army on Sunday, was an infamous figure in Mexico and was someone who had "unleashed terror" as part of his violent tactics leading one of the country's biggest drug cartels, says France 24's correspondent Ioan Grillo.

Fires and Road Blockades in Mexico After Drug Lord's Killing
WorldAPwsjdnevnik-bg1mo ago3 sources

Fires and Road Blockades in Mexico After Drug Lord's Killing

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...

Mexican military kills cartel boss ‘El Mencho’ in US-backed raid
WorldBBCnzztvn24+11hvgindex-hrpolitikenhinduhotnewsTimes of IndiaDawniefimerida+3 more1mo ago14 sources

Mexican military kills cartel boss ‘El Mencho’ in US-backed raid

One of Mexico’s most notorious drug lords, Nemesio Oseguera, or “El Mencho,” was killed in a military raid on Sunday, sparking widespread retaliatory violence. President Claudia Sheinbaum has been under mounting pressure from Washington to intensify her offensive against drug cartels blamed for producing and smuggling drugs, particularly the synthetic opioid fentanyl, across the border to the US. Oseguera, 60, the mastermind of the powerful Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) died in custody...

Mexican Navy say they’ve secured Puerto Vallarta
Worldcbcberlingske1mo ago2 sources

Mexican Navy say they’ve secured Puerto Vallarta

Puerto Vallarta has started to reopen after days of violence and unrest sparked by the killing of a Mexican cartel boss. According to the Mexican Navy, the resort city is now secure and the reinforcements that were sent are staying until further notice.

Cartel Kingpin "El Mencho" Dead. Here's A Shortlist Of Possible Successors
Worlddie-presse24urzerohedge1mo ago3 sources

Cartel Kingpin "El Mencho" Dead. Here's A Shortlist Of Possible Successors

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...

El Mencho has fallen but the cartel still stands
WorldReuterswsjwapo+8times-ukorf20-minutennz-heraldel-universal-englishglobal-timesbuenos-aires-heraldkuwait-times1mo ago11 sources

El Mencho has fallen but the cartel still stands

The death of the leader of Mexico's largest drug trafficking outfit opens the door to a power struggle that could unleash more violence La entrada El Mencho has fallen but the cartel still stands se publicó primero en Buenos Aires Herald.

Video: Cars Burnt, Roads Blocked, Violence In Mexico After 'El Mencho' Killed
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Video: Cars Burnt, Roads Blocked, Violence In Mexico After 'El Mencho' Killed

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.

US, Canada warn citizens to stay indoors in Mexico after druglord murder
WorldFox Newsvanguard-ng1mo ago2 sources

US, Canada warn citizens to stay indoors in Mexico after druglord murder

The US State Department on Sunday urged American citizens in Mexico to shelter in place amid violence, road blocks and flight cancellations after Mexican soldiers killed a top cartel boss. “Due to ongoing, widespread security operations and related road blockages and criminal activity in many areas of Mexico, US citizens should shelter in place until […] The post US, Canada warn citizens to stay indoors in Mexico after druglord murder appeared first on Vanguard News.