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Mexico’s week in review: The fall of El Mencho
PoliticsMexico News1mo ago

Mexico’s week in review: The fall of El Mencho

Mexico's most wanted criminal is dead, his cartel is leaderless and the race to replace him has already begun — here's your guide to the week that changed Mexico's security landscape. The post Mexico’s week in review: The fall of El Mencho appeared first on Mexico News Daily

Mexican City Becomes War Zone After Cartel Leader's Death
Politicsdanas1mo ago

Mexican City Becomes War Zone After Cartel Leader's Death

The Mexican city of Jalisco became a war zone following the death of Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, known as 'El Mencho', shortly after his arrest during a bloody armed conflict, with the Mexican president praising special forces for his capture.

Mexico weighs legal action after Musk links president to drug cartels
Politicscyprus-mail1mo ago

Mexico weighs legal action after Musk links president to drug cartels

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said on Tuesday she is considering legal action following a comment by tech billionaire Elon Musk, the world’s richest man, that alleged she was connected to drug cartels. Musk’s post on X followed the capture and killing of Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) leader Nemesio Oseguera, “El Mencho,” by Mexican security […]

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

”El Menchos” död skakar om knarkleden
Worldsvenska-dagbladet1mo ago

”El Menchos” död skakar om knarkleden

Ett av världens största narkotikanätverk har förlorat sin ledare. En maktkamp om vem som tar över efter knarkbaronen ”El Mencho” pågår. ”Det blir rörelse i leden”, säger latinamerikaexperten Andrés Ri

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...

Chaos After the Drug Lord's Death
Worldaftonbladetder-standard1mo ago2 sources

Chaos After the Drug Lord's Death

Mexico's most wanted drug lord is dead. El Mencho was killed by the Mexican military on Sunday – and now gang members are responding with violent riots. The unrest in the country is spreading and on Monday

Inside the paradox of Mexico's never-ending war on drugs
WorldTimes of India1mo ago

Inside the paradox of Mexico's never-ending war on drugs

The decades-long war on drugs, initiated by Nixon, has devolved into a geopolitical quagmire. The recent death of cartel leader El Mencho, hailed as a victory, quickly led to widespread chaos, demonstrating how successes in combating drug trafficking often breed deeper crises and more violence across Latin America.

El Mencho foi sepultado num caixão dourado
World1mo ago

El Mencho foi sepultado num caixão dourado

Líder do Cartel Jalisco Nova Geração foi sepultado num caixão dourado, numa cerimónia que contou com canções populares que exaltam figuras do narcotráfico. Forças de segurança estiveram no local.

Lavish Funeral Held for Fentanyl King 'El Mencho'
Worldil-sole-24-ore1mo ago

Lavish Funeral Held for Fentanyl King 'El Mencho'

A lavish funeral was held for Nemesio 'El Mencho' Oseguera Cervantes, the alleged fentanyl king, featuring a golden coffin, numerous flowers, and a band playing rancheras and narcocorridos.

OnlyFans Star Denies Role in Locating Drug Lord El Mencho
Worldklix-ba1mo ago

OnlyFans Star Denies Role in Locating Drug Lord El Mencho

OnlyFans star Maria Julissa has denied claims that she was responsible for Mexican security forces discovering the location of Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, known as El Mencho, the deceased leader of the New Generation Jalisco cartel.

Mexican President Sheinbaum's Call with Trump
Politicsel-universal-englishMexico News1mo ago2 sources

Mexican President Sheinbaum's Call with Trump

Mexican President Sheinbaum revealed she spoke with U.S. President Trump following the fatal wounding of Jalisco New Generation Cartel leader 'El Mencho' during a military operation.

From Sinaloa to El Mencho’s CJNG: Which are Mexico’s most powerful cartels
PoliticsTimes of India1mo ago

From Sinaloa to El Mencho’s CJNG: Which are Mexico’s most powerful cartels

Mexico's drug war rages as powerful cartels, inspired by Pablo Escobar's model, battle for dominance. The Sinaloa Cartel and the aggressive Jalisco New Generation Cartel lead the charge, controlling vast territories and fueling violence. Older groups like the Gulf Cartel and Los Zetas have weakened, leaving a landscape of shifting alliances and brutal power struggles.

A new crime map for Mexico
PoliticsEL PAIS25d ago

A new crime map for Mexico

Beyond acronyms and groups, and the unequal territorial control they exert, the death of El Mencho demonstrates the intensification of operations against crime in the country, under the watchful eye of the United States

Podcast Explores Mexico After El Mencho's Fall
WorldMexico News1mo ago

Podcast Explores Mexico After El Mencho's Fall

Mexico News Daily's podcast, 'Confidently Wrong,' releases new episodes sharing insider perspectives and firsthand accounts from Jalisco residents on the state of Mexico following the fall of cartel leader El Mencho.

Funeral Held for Mexican Drug Lord 'El Mencho'
Worldtvn241mo ago

Funeral Held for Mexican Drug Lord 'El Mencho'

The funeral of notorious drug lord Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, known as 'El Mencho' and leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, was held in Mexico under heavy military and police presence.

More than 600 vehicles were stolen in the aftermath of El Mencho’s takedown
Worldle-mondeMexico News1mo ago2 sources

More than 600 vehicles were stolen in the aftermath of El Mencho’s takedown

Though the vast majority of the car thefts took place in the three states where most of the unrest happened (Jalisco, Michoacán and Nayarit), the spike that occurred following the Feb. 22 operation was a nationwide phenomenon. The post More than 600 vehicles were stolen in the aftermath of El Mencho’s takedown appeared first on Mexico News Daily

Ukraine, The Clintons, El Mencho and Iran
WorldFrance 241mo ago

Ukraine, The Clintons, El Mencho and Iran

It’s been a week that began in silence in Independence Square, where European leaders laid flowers for Ukraine’s war dead — even as the fighting grinds on in the east, across vast drone-dominated…

Shell-shocked and tense: inside the Mexican tourist town where ‘El Mencho’ made his last stand
WorldThe Guardian1mo ago

Shell-shocked and tense: inside the Mexican tourist town where ‘El Mencho’ made his last stand

Tapalpa deserted and scared by day of terror in which feared drug lord’s reign came to an end during military raid Two days before one of the world’s most powerful drug lords was killed while trying to flee a chalet in the hills outside Mexico’s second biggest city, the Tapalpa Country Club posted an advert on Instagram inviting lovers to visit a place where they could “inhale peace [and] exhale stress”. “Date idea: Escape to Tapalpa,” read the message, advertising romantic private cabins, pi...

Analysis of Mexican Drug Cartels' Power and History
WorldTimes of India1mo ago

Analysis of Mexican Drug Cartels' Power and History

An article examines the deep entrenchment and real history of Mexican drug cartels, tracing their evolution from cocaine transporters to global criminal organizations, referencing the death of 'El Mencho' as a point exposing their power.

Mexico's 'King of Fentanyl' Killed, Sparking Cartel War Fears
Worlddanas1mo ago

Mexico's 'King of Fentanyl' Killed, Sparking Cartel War Fears

The killing of 'El Mencho' has reportedly ended a years-long truce between the Mexican government and drug cartels, raising concerns about a potential war among cartels. The article explores who the drug lord was and the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG).

Opinion: El Mencho's Death and Mexico's Image
Opinionel-universal-englishMexico News1mo ago2 sources

Opinion: El Mencho's Death and Mexico's Image

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.

Mexican Authorities Detail Capture and Death of 'El Mencho'
Worldnewsbeastvanguard-ng1mo ago2 sources

Mexican Authorities Detail Capture and Death of 'El Mencho'

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.