US Edition5 Things to Know for Feb. 23: Mexico Violence, Winter Storm, TSA PreCheck, Olympics Conclude, BAFTA Film Awards
El Mencho's death led to violent clashes and arson by suspected gang members, prompting travel warnings from the U.S. State Department and others, with U.S. intelligence aiding the operation.
- On Sunday, the Mexican military killed a cartel leader in Tapalpa, who was a top Mexico's most-wanted target, according to sources.
- The White House said officials characterized the operation as part of ongoing efforts to pressure Mexico to curb drug trafficking, with US support acknowledged.
- Following the killing, arson and clashes erupted as suspected gang members torched buses and businesses and clashed with security forces in multiple areas.
- The US State Department warned that its advisory for US nationals in Mexico to stay indoors remains in effect, with other foreign governments issuing similar warnings.
- The developments involve high-profile actors including Mexico's most-wanted and U.S. agencies, prompting public-safety disruptions and travel advisories in affected regions in Mexico, underscoring cross-border cooperation.
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The cartel of which he was the leader quickly responded. Governments call for caution.
Flight failures and the advice to stay in the hotel. What the current situation in Mexico means for travellers - and what is legal.
Flight failures and the advice to stay in the hotel. What the current situation in Mexico means for travellers - and what is legal.
They release dozens of political prisoners in Venezuela after the amnesty law. A high-impact cyclonic bomb hits the northeast of the United States. Ukraine faces a demographic “catastrophe.” This is what you need to know to start the day. First the truth. Subscribe here to receive the newsletter every morning in your email Listen to the 5 things of CNN Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, alias El Mencho, leader of the Cartel Jalisco Nueva Generación (CJ…
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