The leader of Mexico's most prominent drug cartel, 'El Mencho,' was buried in a golden coffin after dying from injuries sustained in a shootout with special forces.

Violence across Mexico after army kills top drug cartel leader  Naharnet

The operation sparked a wave of violence in various parts of the country.

The notorious leader of a drug cartel, 'El Mancha', was buried in a golden coffin in Zapopan, near Guadalajara, with the cemetery secured by federal, state, municipal security forces, and the military.

Mexican security officials have revealed details of the operation that led to the death of the country's most wanted drug cartel leader, 'El Mencho', including his hideout in the forest and how an accomplice led to his capture.

While Mexico's government hails killing of drug kingpin El Mencho, other cartel leaders continue to evade capture.

Mexico confirmed on Sunday that soldiers had killed one of the country's biggest drug lords and the leader of the violent Jalisco New Generation Cartel, Nemesio Oseguera – one of the most wanted men in both Mexico and the United States. Retaliatory violence has spread to multiple states, as roads are being blocked and flights canceled.

The killing of a drug cartel leader has led to widespread violence and raised security concerns across Mexico, with potential unforeseen consequences extending to other Latin American countries.

Top security officials revealed details of the operation that led to the death of Mexico’s most wanted drug cartel leader.

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Violence across Mexico after army kills top drug cartel leader  Naharnet

Soldiers, on Sunday, killed a powerful Mexican drug cartel leader, who was one of the most wanted men here and in the United States, several media outlets reported. There was no immediate confirmation