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🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

On the Capture and Death of the Boss

The article discusses the overwhelming amount of analysis and commentary following the military operation that resulted in the capture and death of CJNG leader Nemesio Oseguera, but notes that the public remains unclear about key details of the operation.

Feb 27 • 07:13 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

The religious images and verses that “El Mencho” had at the time of his capture

During a military operation in Tapalpa, Jalisco, Mexican authorities discovered religious objects and a biblical text in the residence of Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG).

Feb 26 • 14:37 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
National & Local

Rubio defends Maduro capture as Caribbean leaders raise concerns

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio defended the military operation to capture Nicolás Maduro, emphasizing regional stability at a summit with Caribbean leaders who expressed legal concerns.

Feb 26 • 01:49 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
World

Who is the U.S. military member who received the Medal of Honor after being injured in the operation against Maduro

Eric Slover, a U.S. Army sergeant major, was awarded the Medal of Honor by President Trump for his bravery during an operation to capture Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro, despite suffering multiple gunshot wounds.

Feb 25 • 20:26 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
Crime & Justice

Who is 'Uncle Lako', the CJNG leader who lost a son during the operation to capture 'El Mencho'?

Heraclio Guerrero Martínez, known as 'Tío Lako', recently lost his son during a military operation targeting drug lord ‘El Mencho’ in Jalisco.

Feb 25 • 18:39 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Sheinbaum and Trump talk on the phone after the capture and death of a mega-trafficker in Mexico

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum spoke by phone with Donald Trump following the military operation that led to the death of notorious drug lord Nemesio 'El Mencho' Oseguera.

Feb 25 • 15:34 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Donald Trump awards Medal of Honor to pilot injured in operation to capture Nicolás Maduro

President Donald Trump awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor to U.S. Army Chief Warrant Officer Eric Slover for his bravery during a military operation against Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro.

Feb 25 • 15:18 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Video: the Secretary of Defense of Mexico became emotional speaking after the operation against 'El Mencho'

Mexico's Secretary of Defense, General Ricardo Trevilla Trejo, expressed condolences for fallen soldiers during the operation that resulted in the capture of cartel leader El Mencho.

Feb 24 • 15:25 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
Crime & Justice

Mexico: 23 prisoners escape from a prison amid a wave of narco violence following the capture of El Mencho

Amid a surge of violence in Mexico, 23 inmates escaped from the Ixtapa prison in Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, following an attack that coincided with the military operation that resulted in the death of cartel leader El Mencho.

Feb 24 • 13:10 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Mexican Drug Lord Killed After Meeting with Lover... CIA Tip Was Decisive

The operation to capture Mexican drug lord Nemesio Oseguera, known as 'El Mencho,' who was killed on the 22nd, was sparked by tracking his lover.

Feb 24 • 03:09 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

‘Tapalpa Burns, the Radios Scream’: Corridos Launched Following the Death of ‘El Mencho’ in Less Than 24 Hours

In the wake of the operation in Tapalpa, Jalisco, that left notorious drug lord ‘El Mencho’ injured and eventually dead, a wave of corridos dedicated to him emerged within 24 hours, reflecting on his demise and the military's efforts in his capture.

Feb 23 • 22:06 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

This is how Sheinbaum learned about the Sedena operation to capture 'Mencho': 'They called me very early'

Claudia Sheinbaum revealed how she was kept informed about the military operation to capture drug lord 'El Mencho' during her work tour in Coahuila.

Feb 23 • 17:40 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

At least 25 National Guard agents die following the operation to capture El Mencho in Jalisco

A raid to capture drug lord El Mencho resulted in the deaths of at least 25 National Guard agents and several others in Jalisco, Mexico.

Feb 23 • 17:18 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

The history of 2015 repeats itself: Narcos down Mexican military helicopter with Russian grenade launchers during capture of 'Mencho'

A Mexican military helicopter was downed by narcos using Russian grenade launchers during an operation to capture drug lord 'Mencho', reminiscent of a similar incident in 2015.

Feb 23 • 17:08 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
Crime & Justice

The partner of alias 'El Mencho' was key to the operation

A woman linked to the leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel played a crucial role in his capture by providing intelligence that led to his location.

Feb 23 • 15:28 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The capture and death of Nemesio Oseguera, 'El Mencho', live | The Government assures that the United States participated in the operation only with information

Nemesio Oseguera, known as 'El Mencho', the world's most wanted drug trafficker, was killed during a military operation in Jalisco, Mexico, with U.S. support limited to providing intelligence.

Feb 23 • 15:08 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

‘They are going to fall’: This is how the operation to capture 'Mencho' in Jalisco allegedly unfolded (VIDEOS)

A coordinated security operation led to the capture of Nemesio Oseguera, known as 'El Mencho', the leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG), in Jalisco, Mexico.

Feb 23 • 08:50 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Barely visible in public, convicted in the United States... Nemesio Oseguera, aka 'El Mencho', the feared cartel leader who shook Mexico

Nemesio Oseguera, known as 'El Mencho' and leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, was reportedly killed in a military operation after being a dominant force in Mexico's drug trade and eluding capture for years.

Feb 23 • 06:51 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Alert at the venues of the 2026 World Cup after the operation in which 'El Mencho', the most wanted drug lord in Mexico, was captured

Security measures have been heightened at 2026 World Cup venues following the capture of cartel leader 'El Mencho' in Mexico, prompting warnings for citizens of the USA and Canada.

Feb 22 • 23:05 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
National & Local

Mexican army kills drug lord 'El Mencho' during operation to capture him

The Mexican army has killed drug lord Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes, also known as 'El Mencho', during a military operation in Jalisco.

Feb 22 • 20:10 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Military Operation: Mexican Drug Boss 'El Mencho' is Dead

Mexican drug lord Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, known as 'El Mencho,' has been confirmed dead following a military operation aimed at his capture.

Feb 22 • 20:10 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
Crime & Justice

‘Shot down a helicopter’: The time 'El Mencho' escaped from the Army after attacking it with a rocket launcher

The Jalisco New Generation Cartel shot down a Mexican military helicopter during an operation to capture its leader, El Mencho, in 2015, showcasing the cartel's preparedness and firepower.

Feb 22 • 19:53 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

For his 'head', the US offered $15 million: the most powerful Mexican drug lord has been killed

The U.S. government had offered a $15 million reward for the capture of a drug lord known as 'El Mencho', who has been killed in Mexico following a major security operation.

Feb 22 • 19:43 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Crime & Justice

Who is 'El Mencho' that America has allocated 15 million dollars to capture?

Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes, known as 'El Mencho', one of the world's most dangerous organized crime leaders, was killed during a Mexican military operation in Jalisco state.

Feb 22 • 17:44 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
World

The Peacemaker... Discombobulator

Trump revealed a new electronic warfare system used to neutralize Venezuela's air defense during the operation to capture Nicolás Maduro, resulting in numerous casualties.

Feb 20 • 05:05 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Six are arrested with weapons and ammunition inside a backpack in MG

A police operation in Araguari led to the arrest of six individuals, including four minors, who were found with firearms and ammunition after attempting to evade capture.

Feb 19 • 18:11 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
World

Top US military commander visits Venezuela, meets new leader following operation to capture Maduro

The head of U.S. Southern Command visited Venezuela to meet with the acting president shortly after the capture of former leader Nicolás Maduro.

Feb 19 • 17:11 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Blow in international waters: Police seize 2.47 tons of cocaine and capture 3 people

In a joint operation, police from Ecuador and Peru seized 2.47 tons of cocaine in international waters and arrested three individuals.

Feb 17 • 12:41 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Attack against the director of the municipal police of Pluma Hidalgo, Oaxaca; operation deployed

An attack was launched against the director of the municipal police in Pluma Hidalgo, Oaxaca, prompting a significant security operation to capture those responsible.

Feb 16 • 18:04 UTC
🇷🇺 RT
World

Cost of Trump’s Caribbean operation nearing $3 billion – Bloomberg

According to Bloomberg, U.S. military operations in the Caribbean, primarily focused on the situation in Venezuela and the capture of President Nicolás Maduro, have cost nearly $3 billion to date.

Feb 16 • 10:36 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
World

Media Reports: The United States Used Artificial Intelligence to Attack Venezuela – Dispute Erupted

The U.S. military reportedly utilized AI technology in a military operation that led to the capture of former Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro.

Feb 15 • 21:12 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
World

Marco Rubio assures that Venezuela is "much better" now than before Nicolás Maduro's capture

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio claims Venezuela's situation has improved since Nicolás Maduro's capture on January 3, asserting pride in the operation even amidst international criticism.

Feb 15 • 15:55 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
World

Anthropic's Claude helped Pentagon raid Caracas and seize Maduro: US media

The Pentagon reportedly utilized Anthropic's AI model, Claude, during an operation to capture Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro.

Feb 15 • 15:19 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
World

The Pentagon used Anthropic's Claude to capture Maduro

The Pentagon allegedly used Anthropic's AI tool Claude in an operation to capture former Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro, despite the company's strict prohibitions against using it for violence.

Feb 14 • 06:21 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

AI tool Claude helped capture Venezuelan dictator Maduro in US military raid operation: report

The U.S. military utilized Anthropic's AI tool Claude during the operation that led to the capture of Venezuelan dictator Nicolás Maduro, along with his wife, who are now facing narcotics charges in the U.S.

Feb 14 • 04:59 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
World

The U.S. used artificial intelligence in the mission to capture Nicolás Maduro, according to a source

The Pentagon reportedly utilized the AI model Claude during the military operation that led to the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro.

Feb 14 • 02:41 UTC
🇷🇺 RT
World

Pentagon used Claude AI to kidnap Maduro – media

Reports indicate that the U.S. military employed Claude AI during an operation to capture Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, resulting in significant casualties.

Feb 14 • 00:43 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
World

Trump's government used AI tool to capture Nicolás Maduro in Venezuela, says newspaper

The Pentagon reportedly used a generative artificial intelligence tool to aid in the operation to capture Nicolás Maduro, according to a report from The Wall Street Journal.

Feb 13 • 23:20 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

US troops blasted through steel doors 'like it was like papier-mache' to snatch Maduro, Trump says

President Trump highlighted the military's capabilities during the operation to capture Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro, describing the ease with which U.S. troops breached his defenses.

Feb 13 • 20:32 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Trump to honor special forces behind Maduro capture at Fort Bragg as global tensions escalate

President Trump is set to honor U.S. special forces at Fort Bragg for their role in the military operation that led to the capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro.

Feb 13 • 17:28 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

Russian Newspaper: What is the secret weapon used to capture Maduro?

A Russian military expert discusses the methods employed in the U.S. operation that led to the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro.

Feb 13 • 16:57 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

USA: Trump will meet with the military who captured Nicolás Maduro

President Donald Trump is visiting Fort Bragg military base to meet with special forces members involved in the capture of former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro.

Feb 13 • 04:46 UTC
🇷🇺 RT
World

Venezuela renews oil shipments to Israel – Bloomberg

Venezuela has resumed crude oil shipments to Israel for the first time since the US imposed sanctions and a military operation to capture President Nicolas Maduro.

Feb 11 • 17:55 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Operation by Core in Morro do Vidigal, in the South Zone of Rio, provokes intense gunfire in the region

A police operation in Morro do Vidigal led to intense gunfire and resulted in the capture of a fugitive criminal.

Feb 10 • 09:32 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Operation Swarm captures 61 municipal officials in 15 months

Operation Swarm has led to the capture of 61 municipal officials connected to organized crime in Mexico since its launch in November 2024.

Feb 9 • 08:26 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
World

VIDEO Azov: We captured 18 Russian soldiers in less than 24 hours

The international battalion Azov announced the capture of 18 Russian soldiers within 24 hours during a successful cleaning operation in Zolotyi Kolodiaz near Dobropillia, Donetsk region.

Feb 6 • 16:24 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
World

After Venezuela, what’s next?

The successful U.S. operation to capture Nicolás Maduro and his wife in January reshaped the political landscape in the Americas, marking a victory for the Trump administration over narcoterrorism charges.

Feb 5 • 14:50 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
Crime & Justice

Military intercept a truck with 1.5 tons of drugs in Tosagua and capture 'Gordo Andy'

Military personnel intercepted a truck near Tosagua, Manabí, loaded with 1.5 tons of drugs and captured the individual known as 'Gordo Andy' after an intelligence operation.

Feb 5 • 12:03 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
Crime & Justice

Capture of 'The Spirit', leader of the Chiapas-Guatemala Cartel and enemy of the Sinaloa Cartel

Authorities captured 'El Espíritu', the criminal leader of the Chiapas and Guatemala Cartel, along with three other members of the group in a coordinated operation.

Feb 5 • 11:29 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
Crime & Justice

Maduro’s alleged frontman Alex Saab reportedly captured in Caracas

Alex Saab, a close associate of former Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro, has reportedly been detained in Caracas during a joint operation by Venezuela’s intelligence agency and the FBI.

Feb 5 • 10:30 UTC

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