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🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

A month without El Mencho: the loose ends after the fall of the great drug lord

The fall of El Mencho, the notorious leader of the CJNG in Mexico, leaves significant questions regarding the future of the cartel and the violence that ensued after his capture.

Mar 22 • 04:40 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
World

Serious Concerns Arise from the Football World Championships

Concerns over the safety of tourists traveling to Mexico for the upcoming Football World Championships have intensified following the death of a cartel leader, resulting in a wave of violence in the country.

Mar 20 • 18:02 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

Eleven dead in military operation against cartel members in Mexico

Eleven suspected cartel members have been killed in a military operation in the violence-plagued Sinaloa state of northwestern Mexico.

Mar 19 • 20:42 UTC
🇵🇱 Oko.press
National & Local

Organized crime is a product of neoliberalism. After the death of 'El Mencho' in Mexico [INTERVIEW]

The death of Jalisco New Generation Cartel leader 'El Mencho' has sparked a surge of violence in Mexico, leading experts to question the long-term effectiveness of government anti-drug initiatives.

Mar 19 • 09:01 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

[Interview] "The Mexican drug cartel, even if its leader is removed, the system remains... Violence could increase"

A senior analyst states that the recent removal of the CJNG cartel leader in Mexico may lead to an increase in violence due to power struggles within the organization.

Mar 18 • 20:04 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
World

Leading member of the Los Lomos cartel arrested in Mexico

A key member of the Ecuadorian criminal organization 'Los Lomos' was arrested at Mexico's international airport, as reported by authorities from both countries.

Mar 18 • 18:00 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Niecy Nash reveals how she survived dangerous cartel violence after being trapped in Mexico with family

Actress Niecy Nash shares her harrowing experience of being caught in cartel violence while on vacation in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, with her family.

Mar 18 • 16:18 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

"Bombing of Innocent Farmers"... ‘Drug Cartel Conflict’ Colombia-Ecuador on the Brink

Ecuador, backed by the U.S., is engaging in a war against drug cartels, leading to heightened tensions with Colombia following a controversial bombing at their border.

Mar 18 • 06:33 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
Crime & Justice

Massacre in Guanajuato: Armed Command Kills Two Adults and a 3-Year-Old Child in Pénjamo

In Guanajuato, armed men killed two adults and a three-year-old child in a tragic incident linked to organized crime.

Mar 15 • 23:56 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
World

Violence in Mexico continues to raise concerns for the World Cup

Concerns over safety during the upcoming World Cup in Mexico are heightened due to a recent surge in cartel violence following the death of a major cartel leader.

Mar 14 • 12:38 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Travel agencies warn spring break tourists about Mexico safety risks after recent surge of cartel violence

Travel agencies are advising spring break tourists to exercise caution when traveling to Mexico due to increased cartel violence and safety risks.

Mar 14 • 01:59 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
World

Mexico's massive World Cup security plans include drones, soldiers and robot dogs

Mexico is implementing robust security measures for the upcoming World Cup following a surge in cartel violence.

Mar 13 • 12:30 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Ultimatum and Opportunity

The United States has ended a pause in its operations in Mexico following the death of drug lord Nemesio Oseguera, leading to escalating threats from President Trump against Mexican leadership.

Mar 9 • 09:17 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Will the CJNG Fragment in the Short Term?

The article discusses the potential fragmentation of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) following the killing of its leader, suggesting that while fragmentation seems likely, historical patterns indicate that such events often lead to increased violence rather than resolution.

Mar 9 • 07:25 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
Crime & Justice

Rancho Izaguirre: CJNG Recruits Were Killed if They Failed 'El Sapo' Tests

A federal investigation reveals that forced recruitment by CJNG included the execution of recruits who failed internal evaluations at a training facility in Jalisco.

Mar 9 • 04:53 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Mexico will mobilize 100,000 security agents for the World Cup

Mexican authorities have announced a plan to deploy 100,000 security agents for this year's World Cup in response to cartel violence following the death of a prominent cartel leader.

Mar 8 • 18:45 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Sheinbaum calls for 'cool heads' regarding Trump's statements about cartel violence in Mexico

Claudia Sheinbaum, the President of Mexico, urged the public to remain calm in response to Trump's remarks claiming that Mexico is at the center of cartel violence.

Mar 7 • 20:17 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Just like with ‘El Mencho’: Ecuador bombs cartel camp Comandos de la Frontera with US help

Ecuador, with the assistance of the United States, bombed a drug trafficker camp used by the cartel Comandos de la Frontera near the Colombian border, marking a significant military response during ongoing drug violence.

Mar 7 • 19:09 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Trump insists that cartel violence comes from Mexico: 'Let me eradicate them,' he asked Sheinbaum

During the 'Shield of the Americas' summit, Trump stated that Mexico is the epicenter of cartel violence and urged action from Mexican leaders.

Mar 7 • 15:58 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Mexican government: hundreds of thousands of security forces will be on alert during the World Cup matches

The Mexican government has announced extensive security measures for the upcoming World Cup in response to recent violence linked to drug cartel activity.

Mar 6 • 17:24 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Operation: Save the World Cup

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum is taking extraordinary measures to maintain the country as a host for the World Cup amidst rising violence and security concerns linked to the Jalisco New Generation Cartel.

Mar 6 • 10:36 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Wave of violence in Jalisco 'hit' hotel occupancy by 30% and more than 300 flights were cancelled

The recent violence in Jalisco following the fall of a cartel leader caused a significant decline in hotel occupancy and numerous flight cancellations, but subsequent recovery has been noted in the tourism sector.

Mar 5 • 19:54 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

‘El Congo’ reveals that after the death of ‘El Mencho’, the CJNG fights for control of territories: ‘They turned on us’

The death of Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, known as ‘El Mencho’, has led to increased violence in Uruapan, Michoacán, as rival criminal groups vie for control over territory previously held by the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG).

Mar 3 • 19:54 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Drug Lord El Mencho Buried in Golden Casket – Extensive Security Measures

Mexican drug cartel leader 'El Mencho,' Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, was buried in a golden casket under tight security following his death during a military operation.

Mar 3 • 19:25 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
Crime & Justice

“The Rooster King” in a Golden Coffin: El Mencho Now Resounds in the Ballads of the Underworld

The extravagant funeral of 'El Mencho', the feared leader of the Jalisco Nueva Generación cartel, turned into a heavily guarded spectacle amidst rising violence in Mexico following his death.

Mar 3 • 16:15 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
World

Violence, noise, and political maneuvers - some notes on the World Cup overture

The article discusses various concerns related to the upcoming FIFA World Cup in 2026, including cartel violence, skyrocketing hotel prices, and political implications.

Mar 3 • 12:13 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
Crime & Justice

Funeral of 'Mencho': Why was a flower arrangement in the shape of a rooster brought?

At the funeral of Nemesio Oseguera 'El Mencho', leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, a rosette-shaped flower arrangement caught attention, likely linked to his nickname.

Mar 3 • 02:44 UTC
🇨🇦 National Post
World

Mayhem after killing of cartel leader unlikely to end at Mexico’s borders

The death of cartel leader El Mencho has raised security concerns across Latin America due to potential retaliatory violence from his criminal organization.

Mar 1 • 12:00 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

After the Death of 'El Mencho': 'We Never Lack Human Filler'

The article discusses the aftermath of the death of Nemesio Oseguera, known as 'El Mencho', a notorious cartel leader in Mexico, shedding light on the ongoing violence and societal implications in Jalisco.

Feb 28 • 13:58 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Sheinbaum's offensive against the narco brings Mexico face to face with its worst ghosts

Sheinbaum's recent actions against the CJNG cartel highlight the ongoing struggle with narcotrafficking in Mexico and the chaos that follows.

Feb 28 • 04:40 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Fearing retaliation... Was the President of Mexico transferred to a warship?

A video claiming to show Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum being evacuated to a warship due to security concerns following a cartel leader's death has been verified as unrelated to recent events.

Feb 28 • 03:24 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
Crime & Justice

'With violence and fear': What area of Mexico do 'La Rana' and 'Aquiles', leaders of the Sinaloa Cartel, control?

The U.S. State Department announced rewards up to $5 million for information leading to the capture of René and Alfonso Arzate García, leaders of the Sinaloa Cartel.

Feb 28 • 02:06 UTC
🇨🇦 National Post
National & Local

Western Canadians left stranded in Mexico unhappy with WestJet’s lack of effort in getting them home

Western Canadians stranded in Mexico are frustrated with WestJet's insufficient communication and lack of effort to repatriate them after their flights were canceled due to cartel violence.

Feb 27 • 22:00 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Grenades, missiles and submarines - Mexico's cartels have the latest technology

Chaos erupted after Mexico's armed forces killed El Mencho, the leader of the Jalisco New Generation cartel, leading to violent unrest across the country.

Feb 27 • 19:20 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

The drug cartels flash the latest weapon technology on social media

Mexico's armed forces killed the leader of the Jalisco New Generation cartel, leading to chaos as his heavily armed followers retaliated across the country.

Feb 27 • 19:20 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Drug Cartels in Mexico Flash the Latest Weapon Technology on Social Media

The death of El Mencho, leader of Mexico's Jalisco New Generation cartel, sparked chaos across the country, as armed members displayed military-grade weapons on social media.

Feb 27 • 19:20 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Reorganization in the CJNG: What do we know about the possible successors of 'El Mencho'?

The Secretary of Security and Citizen Protection, Omar García Harfuch, has identified potential successors to the late drug lord 'El Mencho' within the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) and assured the public that violence remains under control following his death.

Feb 27 • 17:44 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Mexico cartel chaos upends dream wedding as couple scrambles for last-minute plans

A couple from Chicago canceled their wedding in Mexico due to cartel violence but managed to quickly arrange a last-minute ceremony in their hometown.

Feb 27 • 16:15 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Claudia Sheinbaum: Trump's tariffs, cartel violence - she is in charge

Claudia Sheinbaum, Mexico's first female president, is managing the country's response to cartel violence and economic challenges amid fears about safety ahead of the upcoming World Cup.

Feb 27 • 15:45 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Do the cartels control Mexico?

The article discusses the recent joint operation of Mexican armed forces and American intelligence against the CJNG cartel leader, El Mencho, resulting in significant violence and raising concerns about the pervasive influence of criminal networks in Mexico.

Feb 27 • 13:47 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

After 'Mencho': New Strategy?

Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum faces criticism for her security strategy amid rising violence attributed to criminal organizations.

Feb 27 • 12:17 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Mexico unrest sparks last-minute changes to spring break plans as travelers scramble and reposition

American travelers are reconsidering their spring break plans due to ongoing cartel violence in Mexico.

Feb 27 • 11:00 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Moment of Definitions

The article discusses strategic decisions amid the violent retaliation by the Jalisco New Generation Cartel against Mexican security forces following the death of their leader.

Feb 27 • 09:13 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Tense atmosphere in Mexico after cartel retaliation attacks – everywhere were burning cars, says Alberto to Yle

A Mexican tourist, Alberto, experienced a dramatic turn during his vacation in Puerto Vallarta after a cartel leader's death triggered violent retaliation across the region.

Feb 27 • 07:13 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

'Ghosted': Canadians stranded in Puerto Vallarta say they are abandoned by WestJet

Canadians stranded in Puerto Vallarta are expressing frustration over WestJet's lack of communication and support amid unexpected travel disruptions due to cartel violence.

Feb 27 • 03:22 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

‘Los Aquiles’: What we know about the ‘violent’ ally of the Sinaloa Cartel led by the Arzate brothers

Following the death of Nemesio Oseguera ‘El Mencho’, the U.S. announced a reward of up to $5 million for information leading to the capture of Arzate brothers, leaders of ‘Los Aquiles’, a faction of the Sinaloa Cartel operating in Tijuana, Baja California.

Feb 27 • 02:53 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Is ‘Spring Break’ Cancelled? Americans Urged to Plan Trips to Mexico Due to Violence

As Spring Break approaches, American travelers are advised to reconsider their vacation plans to Mexico following a surge in cartel-related violence.

Feb 27 • 00:08 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

El Mencho's 'successor' revealed as first American to lead major Mexican cartel

Juan Carlos Valencia González has been identified as the potential successor to the Mexican cartel leader El Mencho, marking the first time an American citizen has taken such a prominent role in a major cartel.

Feb 26 • 19:07 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

The dispute for succession of the dead drug lord may generate a new wave of violence in Mexico

The killing of drug lord 'El Mencho' may spark a violent power struggle within the Jalisco New Generation Cartel in Mexico.

Feb 26 • 18:29 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Crime & Justice

Who will succeed El Mencho? The struggle for his replacement threatens a bloody explosion in Mexico

The death of Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes, known as El Mencho, has created a leadership vacuum in Mexico's organized crime scene, potentially leading to new waves of violence.

Feb 26 • 18:10 UTC

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