Fake fires, real fear: Debunking the lies that went viral after “El Mencho” fell
AI-generated images, cartel propaganda and viral lies flooded Mexico after Mexico's military killed the chief of the Jalisco cartel.
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AI-generated images, cartel propaganda and viral lies flooded Mexico after Mexico's military killed the chief of the Jalisco cartel.

The elimination of notorious cartel leader 'El Mencho' has plunged Mexico into a new, more chaotic phase of the drug war, as powerful cartels violently redraw the map of power.
Mexico City authorities have deployed 5,000 agents and convened a permanent Security Cabinet session to prevent cartel violence following a recent operation against the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG).

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...

It has also since been revealed that the United States contributed to El Mencho's capture.

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

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.

Days after the death of Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, known as "El Mencho," attention has turned to his potential successor and new leader of the Jalisco Cartel. A California-born stepson of the drug lord is reportedly in line to succeed him.

Veteran-led rescue group is mobilizing a "war-zone level" operation as Americans face danger from Jalisco cartel unrest after "El Mencho's" reported death.

What often comes next when the Mexican state removes a high-profile cartel figure like El Mencho is an extended period of violence

School was canceled in several Mexican states and local and foreign governments alike warned their citizens to stay inside, as widespread violence erupted following the army's killing of the powerful leader of the Jalisco New Generation 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

Authorities said Mexican forces killed Ruben "El Mencho" Oseguera, the notorious Jalisco cartel leader who became Mexico's most wanted drug kingpin.
Analysis: Mexico may pay a steep price for the killing of Jalisco cartel leader El Mencho Mexico News Daily

Mexico is at risk of further killings and violence, following the assassination of “El Mencho”, the head of the infamous drug cartel. This violence seems to have calmed down for the moment, but there are no signs that it will stop.

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

Mexican security forces conducted an operation against the Jalisco Nueva Generación drug cartel, resulting in the death of its leader, Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes, known as 'El Mencho,' and six other gang members, raising fears of retaliatory violence.

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.