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🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
Crime & Justice

Inside the quiet mountain town where 'El Mencho' resisted before falling

Authorities conducted a military raid in the picturesque town of Tapalpa, targeting 'El Mencho,' the notorious leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel.

Feb 26 • 12:03 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Sports

FIFA World Cup team considers snubbing trip with fixture put at risk

Portugal's football team is contemplating not attending a scheduled friendly in Mexico City due to safety concerns following recent violence linked to cartel activities.

Feb 26 • 12:00 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

The Den of El Mencho

El Mencho, the leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, was captured in a residential area in Tapalpa, Mexico, sparking media criticism over the government's portrayal of his living conditions.

Feb 26 • 09:16 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Reporters Without Shields: Journalists Threatened and Attacked While Covering the Death of 'Mencho'

At least eight journalists were attacked, threatened, or robbed while covering the death of Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, known as El Mencho, leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG).

Feb 26 • 09:16 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

El Mencho 'grass' model hunted by Mexican spies after cartel kingpin's death

Authorities in Mexico are hunting an OnlyFans model named Maria Julissa, who is accused of providing information leading to the death of drug kingpin El Mencho.

Feb 26 • 09:13 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
World

Mexico: The map of the cartels - Where each criminal organization operates

The death of the powerful Jalisco New Generation Cartel leader Nemesio Rubén Osegera Cervantes, known as 'El Mencho', highlights the enduring strength of drug cartels in Mexico and poses challenges to central authority.

Feb 26 • 06:16 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
Crime & Justice

Narco-blockades and violence in Nayarit due to the death of 'El Mencho' leave 5 arrested and 2 killed

Violent incidents in Nayarit following the death of cartel leader ‘El Mencho’ led to five arrests and two fatalities.

Feb 26 • 04:54 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
World

Latvian living in Mexico: Gunmen on motorcycles pulled people out of cars and set them on fire

A Latvian resident in Mexico reported violent chaos in a tourist city where gunmen attacked people and vehicles following the killing of a cartel leader.

Feb 26 • 03:26 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
Crime & Justice

The Guerrero Family: The Empowerment and Decline of the Family in Service of ‘Mencho’

The article discusses the crucial relationship between Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, alias 'El Mencho', and the Guerrero family in solidifying the Jalisco New Generation Cartel's territorial control in western Mexico.

Feb 26 • 02:27 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
Crime & Justice

Second blow to the Santa Rosa Cartel in Guanajuato: More than 55 thousand liters of ‘huachicol’ seized

Authorities in Guanajuato have dealt another blow to the Santa Rosa de Lima Cartel by seizing over 55,000 liters of illegal hydrocarbons, along with weapons and stolen goods.

Feb 26 • 02:18 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Calm Returns to Tapalpa, Jalisco, After Violence from 'Mencho's' Death: Mayor Distances Himself from CJNG

The mayor of Tapalpa, Jalisco, Antonio Morales Díaz, announced the restoration of peace in the town following violent events triggered by the death of cartel leader El Mencho.

Feb 26 • 01:54 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

‘Bullets passed nearby’: ‘Gallo’ Elizalde was stuck on the road for 28 hours due to blockades after the death of ‘El Mencho’

Francisco 'Gallo' Elizalde was stranded on the highway for over a day due to drug-related blockages following the death of a cartel leader.

Feb 26 • 01:42 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Abandoned to Their Fate: Tourist Bus of Elderly Tourists Burned by CJNG Hitmen

A group of 15 elderly foreign tourists was attacked by members of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) during narcoblockades in Mexico after a police operation.

Feb 26 • 00:16 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
Crime & Justice

‘They arrived in armored trucks’: the time chef Cristian Morales cooked for ‘El Chapo’

Chef Cristian Morales recounts the unexpected experience of being kidnapped to cook for notorious drug lord Joaquín 'El Chapo' Guzmán.

Feb 25 • 23:12 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Did ‘El Mencho’ have his own hospital in Jalisco? What we know about the supposed ‘little hospital’ of the CJNG.

Following the death of Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, alias ‘El Mencho’, reports have surfaced regarding a private hospital he allegedly constructed to address his chronic illness.

Feb 25 • 22:29 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Mexican president considers legal action against Elon Musk over drug cartel accusation

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum is contemplating legal action against Elon Musk following his unfounded allegations of her links to drug cartels.

Feb 25 • 21:05 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Drug lord killed in Mexico - fake news began to spread

False information and fabricated images started to proliferate on social media following the violence that erupted in Mexico after the killing of drug cartel leader Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes.

Feb 25 • 20:06 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Finnish Family Faced Surprising Difficulties in Mexico – Pictures Show the Grim Situation

A Finnish family encountered unexpected troubles during their journey in Mexico due to drug cartel-related unrest but has now reached their destination in Guadalajara to continue their travel home.

Feb 25 • 19:56 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Riots and Shootings in Mexico, What About the World Cup Matches? Poles Could Also Play There

Mexico is experiencing violent unrest following the death of a drug cartel leader, raising concerns about the safety of upcoming World Cup matches in Guadalajara.

Feb 25 • 19:29 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

VIDEO ⟩ Mexican authorities: the feared drug lord was captured due to his girlfriend

Mexican military operations lead to the death of CJNG cartel leader El Mencho, attributed to a meeting with his girlfriend.

Feb 25 • 19:00 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
National & Local

After El Mencho's death, what lies ahead for Mexico’s Jalisco New Generation Cartel?

The death of cartel leader El Mencho raises concerns about increased violence and instability from internal power struggles within the Jalisco New Generation Cartel in Mexico.

Feb 25 • 18:22 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
World

Musk accused the Mexican president of working for cartel leaders. She is considering a lawsuit

Elon Musk has accused the Mexican president of having ties with cartel leaders, prompting her to consider legal action.

Feb 25 • 17:05 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The family of Mencho requests the return of the body of the CJNG leader

The family of Mencho has formally requested the return of the body of the leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) from Mexican authorities.

Feb 25 • 17:01 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Relatives claim the body of Nemesio Oseguera, 'El Mencho': FGR has already received the request

Relatives have requested the remains of Nemesio 'El Mencho' Oseguera, the leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, who was recently killed in an operation in Jalisco.

Feb 25 • 16:40 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Violence in Mexico: with fear, Guadalajara, host of the 2026 World Cup, seeks to regain its normalcy

Guadalajara, a host city for the 2026 World Cup, is struggling to return to normalcy amid fears stemming from recent violence linked to drug cartel activities following the death of notorious leader Nemesio Oseguera.

Feb 25 • 16:18 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
Crime & Justice

Mexico's Cartels: Criminal Conglomerates

Mexican drug cartels have become powerful entities controlling a third of the country's territory, engaging in activities beyond drug trafficking.

Feb 25 • 16:10 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
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

Strike on drug cartel in Delhi... Heroin worth 6 crores seized, 23-year-old peddler arrested

Delhi police seized over 1 kilogram of heroin valued at around 6 crores and arrested a 23-year-old peddler linked to a family with a long history of narcotics trafficking.

Feb 25 • 15:21 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Air Defense Platforms and Rocket Launchers: Have Ukrainian Weapons Reached Mexican Cartels?

A viral video claims that 70% of firearms used by the Jalisco cartel in Mexico are sourced from Ukraine, raising questions about the authenticity of these claims against the backdrop of drug cartel violence.

Feb 25 • 13:43 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
World

Americans recount chaos as Mexico unrest subsides after cartel boss death

Americans share their experiences of violence and chaos in Mexico following the death of cartel boss El Mencho, as unrest subsides.

Feb 25 • 12:12 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
Crime & Justice

PHOTO: The Last Hideout of the El Mencho Cartel Leader. Luxury, Disorder, and Plenty of Powder

The article explores the opulent yet chaotic hideout of the leader of the El Mencho cartel, revealing insights into the drug trafficking world.

Feb 25 • 11:55 UTC
🌍 Africanews
World

Officials say Mexican cartel bloodshed won't affect World Cup venues

Mexican officials claim that recent cartel-related violence will not deter tourism for the upcoming FIFA World Cup.

Feb 25 • 11:44 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Crime and Political Contagion

The article discusses the violent clashes between a powerful Mexican drug cartel and Mexican law enforcement, highlighting concerns about the cartel's potential influence in Ecuador.

Feb 25 • 11:30 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

FIFA President Talks About the Future of the World Cup in Mexico Amidst the Cartel War

FIFA President Gianni Infantino reassured the public about Mexico's ability to host World Cup matches despite recent violence linked to drug cartels.

Feb 25 • 10:09 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Death of 'Mencho': US Highlights Work with Mexico to Eliminate Cartels and Drug Trafficking

US drug policy director Sara Carter emphasized the ongoing collaboration with Mexico to combat drug cartels following the recent death of notorious cartel leader El Mencho.

Feb 25 • 09:58 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Katie Boulter caught up in Mexico chaos as police beef up security at WTA event

The Merida Open, a WTA 500 event featuring British tennis player Katie Boulter, has increased security due to violence following the death of a prominent cartel leader in Mexico.

Feb 25 • 09:26 UTC
🇬🇧 Sky News
National & Local

World Cup fans visiting Mexico face 'no risk' after cartel violence, says president

Mexico's president reassures that fans coming for the 2026 World Cup will be safe despite recent cartel-related violence following the death of a cartel leader.

Feb 25 • 09:20 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

Four drug lords and cartel bosses foiled by romance - El Chapo escape to El Mencho death

Mexican drug lord El Mencho was killed during a military operation, strategically linked to romantic relationships that led to key intelligence.

Feb 25 • 08:54 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

The real problem

The Mexican Army located and arrested Nemesio Oseguera, known as El Mencho, who died from injuries sustained during an encounter, triggering violent reactions across more than 20 states by the CJNG.

Feb 25 • 08:43 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
Crime & Justice

It has become clear who helped find and liquidate one of Mexico's largest drug cartel leaders

The leader of the powerful New Generation Jalisco Cartel was located and killed following traditional intelligence methods rather than advanced technological tracking.

Feb 25 • 08:04 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

Penta is outraged and claims that the antitrust office is on a 'fishing expedition'. The state office denies the accusation

Penta Hospitals criticizes the antitrust office amid an ongoing investigation into suspected collusion with another hospital group regarding pricing agreements.

Feb 25 • 07:10 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Sen Mullin urges spring breakers to cancel trips to Mexico amid country's violence: 'No one should be going'

Senator Markwayne Mullin has advised spring breakers to avoid traveling to Mexico due to rising violence after a significant cartel leader was killed.

Feb 25 • 07:03 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

Economic News Filter: The Russian Economy is Suffering After Four Years of War, but This Will Not Stop Putin

The article discusses the challenges facing the Russian economy after four years of war while highlighting the political maneuvering of Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico as he prepares for upcoming elections.

Feb 25 • 05:31 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Trump Attributes the Fall of Mencho to the United States

Trump claims credit for the downfall of cartel leader Mencho, asserting that large parts of Mexico are controlled by drug cartels.

Feb 25 • 04:12 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Mexico: the death of 'El Mencho' and the violence of the cartels - The Issue #1666

The death of 'El Mencho', the leader of the Jalisco New Generation cartel, has sparked widespread violence across Mexico as the cartel retaliates.

Feb 25 • 03:30 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
Crime & Justice

Cabañas La Loma Tapalpa: US warned that this business where 'El Mencho' hid was laundering money

The U.S. alerted authorities about Cabañas La Loma Tapalpa being linked to money laundering operations for the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, where notorious drug lord ‘El Mencho’ allegedly sought refuge.

Feb 25 • 01:37 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Kidnappers, murderers, and drug traffickers: Who are the 23 inmates that escaped from the Puerto Vallarta prison?

Twenty-three inmates, including dangerous criminals associated with drug trafficking and murder, escaped from a prison in Puerto Vallarta amidst chaos following the death of CJNG cartel leader El Mencho.

Feb 25 • 01:12 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Mexico president says 'no risk' to FIFA World Cup games despite cartel clashes

Mexico's president assures that there is 'no risk' to fans attending the FIFA World Cup, despite increased cartel violence in the lead-up to the event.

Feb 25 • 00:40 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Gang riots near World Cup venue by Korean team... Mexican president 'ensures safety'

Following the death of a major cartel leader, gang violence erupted across 20 states in Mexico, but President Claudia Sheinbaum reassured that safety measures for the 2026 North American World Cup are in place.

Feb 25 • 00:17 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
Sports

'Mutual Desire': Mexico vs. Portugal is confirmed at Azteca after violence over the death of ‘El Mencho’

The Mexican Football Federation confirmed that the friendly match between Mexico and Portugal will take place at Azteca Stadium despite recent violence following the death of the cartel leader 'El Mencho'.

Feb 25 • 00:03 UTC

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