At least 73 people died in Mexico during the capture of a drug cartel boss and after his death
At least 73 people died in the Mexican state's attempt to capture the notorious leader of the Jalisco New Generation cartel and then in the violent aftermath of his death, local authorities announced today.
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At least 73 people died in Mexico’s attempt to capture the notorious leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel and the violent aftermath of his death, authorities said on Monday as much of the country feared another wave of violence. The body count taken by security officials included security forces, suspected cartel members and others. Officials did not offer details and the circumstances of most of the deaths were unclear. Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, or “El Mencho”, was the boss of one o...
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