US Edition25 Mexican National Guard troops left dead during an operation that killed cartel leader ‘El Mencho’
The killing of El Mencho triggered violent reprisals killing 25 National Guard members; authorities reported at least 73 deaths linked to the operation and ensuing unrest.
- On Sunday, Mexican army and federal security forces killed Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, known as "El Mencho", during an operation in Jalisco, sparking violent reprisals nationwide.
- Facing U.S. pressure, Mexico sought to demonstrate progress against cartels as Mexican armed forces acted with United States intelligence cooperation and targeted El Mencho, indicted with a $15 million reward.
- Mexico's Defense Secretary Ricardo Trevilla said the Mexican army, National Guard, air force and special forces seized rocket launchers after intelligence tracing a romantic partner led to a firefight that killed six cartel members and injured three Mexican troops.
- People in Guadalajara locked their doors and schools were canceled Monday in several states, while cartel followers set fires and blocked roads in 20 Mexican states as the Mexican government and security forces work to regain control.
- Analysts say the killing could spark a CJNG succession struggle and turf wars, as the cartel operates in at least 21 Mexican states, raising regional risks and opportunities for Mexican and U.S. governments.
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The killing of one of the most influential leaders of the drug cartels in Mexico has brought shockwaves of violence and retaliation in various states across Mexico. The police have reacted swiftly by deploying troops and closing schools in an effort to contain the repercussions of the death of Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, better known as El Mencho, the leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG). Military Operation Sparks Nationwide Tensio…
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Mexico cartel leader killed, 25 security forces dead
Mexican special forces killed Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, leader of the powerful Jalisco New Generation Cartel, sparking deadly retaliatory attacks that left 25 National Guard members dead across six separate incidents, authorities said Monday.
Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, alias El Mencho, leader of the Jalisco Nuevas Generaciones (CJNG) cartel and the most wanted and dangerous drug trafficker in Mexico, died on Sunday on board a helicopter after being shot by the army. It is a suitable place for his death. A little over ten years ago, in 2015, another operation destined to capture him, one of so many, ended in a complete fiasco. A military helicopter was shot down by a rocket launcher …
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