Mexican Open denies cancellation amid drug cartel violence

Mexican Open organisers say the tournament will go ahead despite violence following the death of the country's most wanted drug baron.

Death toll rises after Mexican drug cartel leader killed in US-backed operation

U.S. intelligence helped Mexican forces kill "El Mencho," leader of Jalisco cartel on Sunday, sparking violent retaliation and chaos across Mexico.

‘El Mencho’ killing sparks ‘overwhelming fear’ as violence erupts in Mexico

As news of the killing spread, a wave of violence swept across the country. And some fear worse could follow.

Mexico on alert after the fall of El Mencho

A dozen states suspended classes for Monday, and several others have convened their security cabinets to monitor the wave of violence unleashed by the Jalisco New Generation Cartel following the death of its leader

By Beatriz Guillén

Mexican president calls for calm as cartel violence erupts after leader El-Mencho’s death

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum calls for calm after the reported death of cartel leader El-Mencho sparks widespread violence, roadblocks, and flight d Read More: https://punchng.com/mexican-president-calls-for-calm-as-cartel-violence-erupts-after-leader-el-menchos-death/

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Mexican Forces Kill ‘El Mencho’, Triggering Nationwide Wave of Cartel Violence

Rabat – Mexico was rocked by a wave of violence Sunday after national security forces killed Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, known as “El Mencho,” the longtime leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, one of the country’s most powerful and violent criminal groups. The Mexican government said Oseguera was captured during a security operation in Tapalpa, […] The post Mexican Forces Kill ‘El Mencho’, Triggering Nationwide Wave of Cartel Violence appeared first on Morocco World News.

By Sara Zouiten