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Bolivia arrests alleged Uruguayan drug kingpin accused of putting hit on Paraguayan prosecutor
WorldThe Guardian11d ago

Bolivia arrests alleged Uruguayan drug kingpin accused of putting hit on Paraguayan prosecutor

Bolivian interior ministry says Sebastián Marset is being extradited to US, where he’s wanted for money laundering Sign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inbox Sebastián Marset, an alleged Uruguayan drug trafficker and one of South America’s most wanted criminals, has been arrested in Bolivia. Marset, 34, is accused of trafficking tonnes of cocaine from South America to Europe, and also of having ordered the murder of a Paraguayan prosecutor who was shot dea...

International Drug Trafficking Network Busted in India
Worldhindu18d ago

International Drug Trafficking Network Busted in India

India's Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) has dismantled an international drug trafficking network operating across three countries, seizing a consignment worth ₹10 crore and working to apprehend the kingpin in Sri Lanka.

Cartel Kingpin "El Mencho" Dead. Here's A Shortlist Of Possible Successors
Worlddie-presse24urzerohedge28d 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
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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.

Rafael Amaya To Star As Joaquín ‘El Chapo’ Guzmán In New Series From POV Of Drug Kingpin’s Wife Emma Coronel
Culturedeadline29d ago

Rafael Amaya To Star As Joaquín ‘El Chapo’ Guzmán In New Series From POV Of Drug Kingpin’s Wife Emma Coronel

EXCLUSIVE: Rafael Amaya (El Señor de los Cielos) is set to star and executive produce a scripted bilingual series in development about drug kingpin Joaquín “El Chapo” Guzmán, told from the perspective of Guzmán’s wife Emma Coronel and centered on her life alongside her husband. Executive producers include Coronel, Amaya, and his producing partner Martiza […]

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

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

Mexican military kills cartel boss ‘El Mencho’ in US-backed raid
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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 Army Kills Powerful Cartel Leader 'El Mencho'
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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.

Nemesio Oseguera, the brutal Mexican drug lord known as ‘El Mencho’
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Nemesio Oseguera, the brutal Mexican drug lord known as ‘El Mencho’

Nemesio Oseguera, the head of Mexico's Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) who was killed by the army on Sunday, challenged the state like few others in his bid to consolidate power. The post Nemesio Oseguera, the brutal Mexican drug lord known as ‘El Mencho’ appeared first on Vanguard News.

Mexican military kills cartel boss ‘El Mencho’ in US-backed raid
Worldwsjhinducyprus-mail+1Daily Sabah29d 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 […]

Fires and Road Blockades in Mexico After Drug Lord's Killing
WorldAPwsjdnevnik-bg29d 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 Forces Kill CJNG Kingpin, Sparks Cartel Chaos Across Guadalajara
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Mexican Forces Kill CJNG Kingpin, Sparks Cartel Chaos Across Guadalajara

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...

Police nab wanted kidnap kingpin in Ondo
punch-ng14d ago

Police nab wanted kidnap kingpin in Ondo

Ondo State police have arrested wanted kidnap kingpin, Abdullahi Lawal, the alleged mastermind behind a notorious gang terrorising the Akoko axis. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-nab-wanted-kidnap-kingpin-in-ondo/

NDLEA nabs fugitive drug kingpin after 15 years on the run
Worldpunch-ng20d ago

NDLEA nabs fugitive drug kingpin after 15 years on the run

Nigeria’s NDLEA arrests fugitive drug kingpin Uzoma Ilomuanya, wanted for over 15 years in Nigeria and the UK, after a coordinated operation in Lagos. Read More: https://punchng.com/ndlea-nabs-fugitive-drug-kingpin-after-15-years-on-the-run/

Plateau police arrest notorious kidnap kingpin, recover firearms
Worldvanguard-ng26d ago

Plateau police arrest notorious kidnap kingpin, recover firearms

The Plateau State Police Command has apprehended Babangida Buba, alias Babawo, a notorious kidnap kingpin who had evaded capture after a previous operation dismantled his syndicate in Shendam. The post Plateau police arrest notorious kidnap kingpin, recover firearms appeared first on Vanguard News.

Photos: Mexican president calls for calm as violence erupts after drug lord’s killing
Politicsvanguard-ng29d ago

Photos: Mexican president calls for calm as violence erupts after drug lord’s killing

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum urged citizens on Sunday to remain calm and stay informed following the operation that led to the death of narcotrafficking kingpin Nemesio Oseguera, one of the most-wanted criminals in the country. The post Photos: Mexican president calls for calm as violence erupts after drug lord’s killing appeared first on Vanguard News.

Warnings issued in Mexico
Worldsvenska-dagbladethinduTimes of India1mo ago3 sources

Warnings issued in Mexico

Embassies of several countries in Mexico have, on Sunday, local time, issued warnings to their citizens due to the unrest in the country following the killing of a cartel leader.