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🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Who is Pedro Segura, former PVEM candidate for the government of Guerrero who sang a narcocorrido for 'El Mencho'?

Pedro Segura, a former gubernatorial candidate in Guerrero, sparked controversy after singing a narcocorrido dedicated to drug lord Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, known as 'El Mencho', at a private event.

Mar 1 • 00:24 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

The best of the red carpet at the 2026 Goya Awards:

Highlights from the live broadcast of the 2026 Goya Awards red carpet, featuring notable attendees such as actors Mario Casas and Ángela Cervantes.

Feb 28 • 21:16 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

FGR delivers 'El Mencho's' body to relatives after almost a week of securing it

The remains of Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, known as 'El Mencho', were handed over to his family by Mexico's Attorney General's Office almost a week after his death.

Feb 28 • 19:09 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
Crime & Justice

Who is ‘El Molca’, the historic enemy of ‘El Mencho’ who predicted his downfall 14 years ago?

The article discusses the prophetic statements made by Ramiro Pozos González, known as 'El Molca', regarding the fate of Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, 'El Mencho', leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, during his 2012 interrogation.

Feb 28 • 13:45 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

‘El Mencho’ was a devotee of Saint Jude Thaddeus: What causes does the cousin of Jesus Christ protect?

Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, also known as ‘El Mencho’, was the leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel and was found to have a religious devotion evidenced by an altar to saints at his hideout.

Feb 27 • 21:48 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
Crime & Justice

The unusual expenses of 'Mencho' in the CJNG: From flowers for Saint Jude Thaddeus to haircuts

Newly uncovered financial records reveal the extensive operational costs and revenues of Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, known as 'El Mencho', leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG), highlighting the cartel's financial activities in Mexico.

Feb 27 • 04:52 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
Crime & Justice

The Luxurious Faith of ‘El Mencho’: Spent 50 Thousand Pesos on Flowers for San Judas Tadeo, According to Writings in Tatalpa

Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, known as ‘El Mencho’, demonstrated his religious devotion despite his notorious criminal reputation, as evidenced by financial documents showing lavish spending on religious items.

Feb 26 • 21:53 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

MC demands investigation of officials for possible CJNG infiltration after death of 'El Mencho'

Clemente Castañeda, a senator from the Movimiento Ciudadano party, is calling for an investigation into government officials following the death of CJNG leader Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, known as 'El Mencho', highlighting concerns over cartel infiltration in various government levels.

Feb 26 • 21:07 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Theater 2026: from commercial titles to intimate works and the return of La revista del Cervantes at marked-up prices

The theater scene in Buenos Aires is diversifying with a mix of commercial hits and alternative productions in unique spaces.

Feb 26 • 19:13 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
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

The Army Caught Him Thanks to His Mistress. Will His Death Stop the Spiral of Violence? Political Scientist Warns

The article discusses the capture of notorious Mexican drug lord Rubén Oseguera Cervantes, known as 'El Mencha', by the army during a rendezvous with his mistress, while raising questions about the enduring violence in Mexico's drug trade.

Feb 26 • 17:05 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

‘It can harm us’: Los Alegres del Barranco refuse to sing corrido of ‘El Mencho’

The band Los Alegres del Barranco has declined to perform a narcocorrido dedicated to Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, known as 'El Mencho', citing the potential legal repercussions.

Feb 26 • 15:52 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Security Reinforced in Michoacán Due to Possible Funeral of 'El Mencho'

Authorities in Michoacán are enhancing security measures in Aguililla due to concerns over a potential funeral for Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, known as 'El Mencho'.

Feb 26 • 14:37 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
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
Crime & Justice

'You are my refuge and my castle.' What the last hours of 'El Mencho' looked like in hiding

The article details the final hours of Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, also known as 'El Mencho', the most powerful figure in the Mexican underworld, as he faced a shootout with military forces in a secluded house near Tapalpa, Mexico.

Feb 26 • 12:18 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
🇬🇷 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 País
National & Local

Tracing the remnants of Mencho's last battle in Tapalpa

A report reveals the aftermath of a significant confrontation between the Mexican Army and Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, the leader of the CJNG, in a luxurious complex in Jalisco.

Feb 26 • 04:40 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

‘They call me R1 by key’: The songs that mention Rubén Guerrero Valadez, ‘El Láminas’

The article discusses Rubén Guerrero Valadez, also known as ‘El R1’ or ‘El Láminas’, who was killed during a police operation alongside CJNG leader Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, 'El Mencho', highlighting his connections and mentions in various narcocorridos.

Feb 25 • 23:42 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
🇫🇮 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
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Mexico turned into a battlefield – new risky operations and warnings

Mexican forces killed the leader of one of the country's most violent cartels, Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, during a risky operation.

Feb 25 • 19:29 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
Crime & Justice

What is known about the possible successor of 'El Mencho', according to New York Post

Authorities in Mexico raise questions about the potential successor to Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, also known as 'El Mencho', following his reported downfall, with speculation focusing on Juan Carlos Valencia González.

Feb 25 • 17:15 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
Crime & Justice

Who was 'El Láminas', the hitman of 'El Mencho' who was reportedly killed along with the CJNG leader?

Rubén Guerrero Valadez, known as 'El Láminas', was killed during a military operation aimed at capturing drug lord Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, also known as 'El Mencho', in Jalisco, Mexico.

Feb 25 • 15:41 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
Crime & Justice

Only the gunfire revealed the horrifying truth. The tourists' neighbor was a drug baron

Tourists at a luxury hotel in Mexico were jolted awake by gunfire resulting from a shootout involving the notorious drug lord Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes, known as El Mencho.

Feb 25 • 12:29 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Texas strengthens border security with Mexico due to increase in violence after the death of 'El Mencho'

Texas Governor Greg Abbott has announced the deployment of law enforcement agents to the Mexico border in response to rising violence following the death of drug lord Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, known as 'El Mencho.'

Feb 25 • 02:31 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

Why the killing of 'El Mencho' could help Mexico's economy

The killing of Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, known as 'El Mencho', leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, could bolster the Mexican government's relations with the United States amidst ongoing drug trafficking and immigration threats.

Feb 24 • 23:00 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

What illness did ‘El Mencho’ have? This is what we know about Tationil Plus, a drug found in his hideout in Tapalpa

The article discusses the health issues of Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, known as ‘El Mencho’, leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG), and the discovery of Tationil Plus, a drug found in his refuge.

Feb 24 • 22:25 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Major prison break in Mexico

At least 23 inmates have escaped from a prison in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, following chaos triggered by the killing of drug lord Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes.

Feb 24 • 21:21 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
World

“No longer urged to take cover”: U.S. lifts alert in Mexico after operation against “El Mencho”

The U.S. Embassy lifted its security alert for American citizens in Mexico following the normalization of public transport and commercial activities after a military operation that resulted in the death of drug trafficker Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, known as El Mencho.

Feb 24 • 20:49 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
Crime & Justice

What does Psalm 91 say that 'El Mencho' had?: 'A thousand may fall at your side, but it will not come near you'

The article discusses the aftermath of the confrontation resulting in the death of Mexican cartel leader Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, also known as 'El Mencho', highlighting the condition of his hideout in Jalisco.

Feb 24 • 19:10 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

The 'Last Supper' of 'El Mencho': What was found in the kitchen of his supposed hideout in Tapalpa

The article discusses the findings in the kitchen of Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, alias 'El Mencho', during a federal operation in Tapalpa, Jalisco, where he was reportedly hiding before being captured.

Feb 24 • 18:53 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
Crime & Justice

'El Mencho' was deported from US multiple times before he became cartel power figure

Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes, known as 'El Mencho,' was deported from the U.S. several times before rising to prominence as a drug cartel leader.

Feb 24 • 18:50 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Puerto Vallarta 'fortifies' after the death of 'El Mencho': This is the ARM Usumacinta ship with 103 sailors

Following the violent incidents in Puerto Vallarta after the death of Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, known as 'El Mencho', the Mexican Navy has deployed 103 Marines along with vehicles to enhance security in the area.

Feb 24 • 18:27 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Crime & Justice

This is the luxurious mansion where 'El Mencho', the drug lord who planned to escape in a BMW and was killed, was hiding

The article details the luxurious mansion where Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, also known as 'El Mencho', was hiding before he was killed during a Mexican military operation.

Feb 24 • 17:02 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
Crime & Justice

This was El Mencho's last refuge in Jalisco

Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, known as 'El Mencho', was located in his last refuge in Jalisco by Mexican authorities, leading to a military operation.

Feb 24 • 16:13 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

This was the luxury room of 'El Mencho' in Tapalpa: It had an altar to the Virgin and a letter with Psalm 91

The luxury room of Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, known as 'El Mencho,' featured a Virgin altar and was part of the upscale Tapalpa Country Club, where he was ultimately located and killed by federal forces.

Feb 24 • 15:53 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

The murder of the Mexican drug lord caused chaos in the location of the World Cup. FIFA is not worried

The assassination of Mexican drug lord Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes has triggered violent outbreaks in several cities, including Guadalajara, which is set to host World Cup matches.

Feb 24 • 15:12 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The hideout of Mencho was tourist cabins targeted by the Treasury Department

The leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, known as El Mencho, was killed by Mexican Army forces in a tourist area of Tapalpa.

Feb 24 • 14:24 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

The aftermath of 'El Mencho's' fall in the tourist streets of Mexico

The capture of Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, alias 'El Mencho', leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG), has left visible destruction in tourist areas of Jalisco, Mexico.

Feb 24 • 13:45 UTC
🌍 Africanews
Crime & Justice

Mexico cartel leader killed, 25 security forces dead

The leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, was killed by Mexican special forces, leading to violent retaliatory attacks that resulted in the deaths of 25 security personnel.

Feb 24 • 11:10 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Why the death of 'El Mencho', Mexico's most wanted trafficker, does not reduce violence in the country

The death of Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, known as 'El Mencho', is a significant blow to drug trafficking efforts in Mexico, yet experts believe it will not diminish the cartel's power.

Feb 24 • 10:45 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

The Swastika and Cocaine: The Pact with the Nazis That Originated the First Great Narco of History

The death of Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, alias El Mencho, leader of the Jalisco New Generation cartel, ignited violent reactions across Mexico, showcasing the cartel's influence as one of the world's most dangerous criminal organizations.

Feb 24 • 10:37 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Mexico: "El Mencho" is dead, the next "El Mencho" will follow

The article discusses the death of Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, also known as "El Mencho," emphasizing the ongoing and seemingly futile battle against drug cartels in Mexico.

Feb 24 • 09:58 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

El Mencho Earthquake: 7 Questions About the Implications of the Death of the Leader of the Most Dangerous Drug Gang in Mexico

The death of drug lord Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, known as El Mencho, has triggered widespread violence and revenge from his cartel across Mexico.

Feb 24 • 08:51 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

What is the Jalisco New Generation Cartel and how it became the most powerful criminal organization in Mexico

The Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) is experiencing a turbulent period of reorganization following the death of its leader, Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, indicating a potential rise in violence across Mexico.

Feb 24 • 08:02 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

How the Army reached 'El Mencho': Sedena details that his partner was a 'key piece'

Mexico's Defense Secretary revealed that the cartel leader Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes was tracked due to intelligence gathered on one of his romantic partners.

Feb 24 • 07:34 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
World

Violence and Chaos in Mexico Following the Death of Cartel Leader to be Suppressed by the Army

Mexico has deployed at least 10,000 soldiers to quell unrest and armed clashes following the death of cartel leader Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes, known as El Mencho.

Feb 24 • 06:36 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Mexico: How the notorious drug lord El Mencho was located and eliminated – What is the next step

The notorious drug lord Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, known as El Mencho, is dead, prompting a wave of violence across Mexico and a military deployment in Jalisco.

Feb 24 • 05:17 UTC

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