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🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
Crime & Justice

The fall of the Bulgarian who sold war weapons to the CJNG

Bulgarian citizen Peter Dimitrov Mirchev was extradited to the United States, facing charges for leading an international network supplying military weaponry to the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG).

Mar 23 • 01:23 UTC
🇪🇸 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
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Mexico: State of Exception

The article discusses an apparent undeclared state of emergency in Mexico following the recent killing of CJNG leader Nemesio Osceguera, highlighting a lack of timely response from the authorities.

Mar 20 • 09:14 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Violence in Uruapan: Motorist Shot in La Michoacana Neighborhood

A motorist was shot dead in La Michoacana neighborhood of Uruapan, Michoacán, amid ongoing violence following the assassination of the town's mayor.

Mar 20 • 09:02 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

CJNG 'debuts' leader after the death of 'El Mencho': Who is the US citizen at the front?

The death of Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, 'El Mencho', leaves the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) with a new leader, Juan Carlos Valencia González, a US citizen.

Mar 19 • 19:55 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
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
Crime & Justice

Nayarit awakens under the crossfire of Los Mayos and the CJNG; there are 20 detainees

A joint operation in Huajicori, Nayarit, resulted in 20 arrests and the seizure of weapons and explosives amidst ongoing territorial disputes between criminal gangs.

Mar 18 • 07:52 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Why didn't the FGR secure the cabin where 'El Mencho' was hiding?

The Mexican Attorney General's Office announced contamination of evidence at the cabin where Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, known as 'El Mencho,' was located, due to failure to secure the site.

Mar 17 • 02:49 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Who is 'El Pepe', alleged driver of 'El Mencho'?

José 'N', also known as 'El Pepe', has been arrested as a logistical operator for the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) in Tlajomulco de Zúñiga, Mexico.

Mar 16 • 20:45 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
Crime & Justice

Driver of 'El Mencho's' girlfriend captured: 'El Pepe' arrested in an operation in Tlajomulco

José 'N', also known as 'Pepe', a key logistic operator for the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, was arrested in a military operation in Tlajomulco, Jalisco.

Mar 16 • 04:32 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

From the war against CJNG to the 2026 World Cup: How 'Los Murciélagos' prepare against terrorist acts

Mexican military forces, particularly the elite group 'Los Murciélagos', are intensifying their counter-terrorism training in preparation for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Mar 14 • 20:37 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Is he the heir of 'El Mencho'? 'Doble R' arrested in Mexicali, linked to CJNG, for vehicle arson

Authorities in Baja California have arrested Ángel Javier ‘N’, known as ‘Doble R’, for his alleged role in attacks following the arrest of former CJNG leader 'El Mencho'.

Mar 13 • 15:10 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
Crime & Justice

‘El Mencho’ was accused of murdering Jesús Gallegos: Who was he and why did he do it?

Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, known as 'El Mencho', has been linked to numerous investigations regarding violence and organized crime in Mexico, including the murder of Jalisco’s former Secretary of Tourism, Jesús Gallegos Álvarez.

Mar 13 • 01:37 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

This is how the soldiers who killed 'El Mencho', leader of the CJNG, prepare

The article discusses the elite Mexican army unit responsible for the operation that killed CJNG leader 'El Mencho', highlighting their training regimen and recent success.

Mar 12 • 01:09 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
Crime & Justice

Abigael González ‘El Cuini’, brother-in-law of ‘Mencho’, seeks agreement with US Prosecutor: Hearing postponed

Abigael González, associated with the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, is attempting to negotiate a plea deal with US authorities to avoid trial.

Mar 11 • 04:49 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

The border between Jalisco and Zacatecas is heating up: police attacked with narco-drones

The border region between Jalisco and Zacatecas is facing an intensifying wave of violence, marked by police being attacked with narco-drones.

Mar 10 • 07:23 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
Crime & Justice

Erick Valencia, negotiations underway in the US: What will 'El 85', enemy of 'Mencho', deliver?

Erick 'El 85' Valencia intends to plead guilty to drug trafficking charges in the United States, as he seeks a deal with federal prosecutors.

Mar 10 • 04:14 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
Crime & Justice

The Struggle for Michoacán: Los Viagras Betrayed the CJNG and 'Mencho' to Take Control of the Territories

Michoacán faces a potential security crisis as Los Viagras betray the CJNG and fight for territorial control in the region.

Mar 10 • 01:03 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
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Air Force veteran warns 'cartels don’t collapse — they fracture' after notorious drug lord killed

An Air Force veteran discusses the implications of the death of cartel leader Ruben 'El Mencho' and its potential impact on drug trafficking into the U.S.

Mar 8 • 19:00 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

'This is just the beginning': Former DEA agent acknowledges that García Harfuch's work has 'impressed' him

Former DEA agent Derek Maltz expresses admiration for Omar García Harfuch's effective policing in Mexico, particularly his achievements against drug trafficking.

Mar 8 • 13:00 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
Crime & Justice

Former Mayor of Teuchitlán will remain in jail: Court denies amparo for alleged links with CJNG

A court in Mexico has denied amparo to José Ascención Murguía Santiago, the former mayor of Teuchitlán, who faces charges related to organized crime linked to the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG).

Mar 7 • 02:13 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Did They Escort 'El Mencho'? García Harfuch Clarifies Military Operation at CJNG Leader's Funeral

Omar García Harfuch, the Secretary of Security and Citizen Protection, clarified that the recent military operation during the funeral of 'El Mencho' was aimed at preventing disturbances in the city, not escorting his remains.

Mar 6 • 16:45 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
Crime & Justice

Mr. Don 'Mencho'

The news of Mencho's death has reverberated globally, framing the narcotrafficking issue as a problem of individuals rather than systemic structures.

Mar 6 • 11:30 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
Crime & Justice

More human remains found at Izaguirre Ranch: 'There was no protection', search groups accuse

Collectives searching for missing persons in Mexico have reported discovering additional human remains near the notorious Izaguirre Ranch, reinforcing concerns about the site's history as a training ground for organized crime.

Mar 6 • 00:05 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
Crime & Justice

Hearing of ‘El Congo’, the CJNG leader linked to the murder of Carlos Manzo, suspended due to health reasons

The initial hearing for Gerardo ‘N’, also known as ‘El Congo’, a leader of the CJNG, was suspended due to health issues linked to his obesity following his alleged involvement in the murder of Uruapan's mayor, Carlos Manzo.

Mar 5 • 21:01 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

With chilaquiles and chocolate: This is El Rincón La Chulis, café of 'El Mencho's' daughter

El Rincón La Chulis is a café linked to Laisha Oseguera, daughter of notorious drug lord 'El Mencho', located in Perris, Mexico.

Mar 5 • 03:06 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

What do we know about the list of successors to 'El Mencho' that García Harfuch handed to Sheinbaum?

Following the confirmed death of Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, known as 'El Mencho,' questions arise regarding who will succeed him as the leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG).

Mar 4 • 18:38 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

‘Without control of arms trafficking, it's difficult for a new drug lord not to emerge’: Carlos Ricart after the death of ‘Mencho’

Carlos Ricart warns that without controlling illegal arms trafficking from the U.S., it will be impossible to prevent new leaders, like the one potentially following ‘El Mencho’, from emerging in Mexico's drug trade.

Mar 4 • 09:03 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
World

Golden coffin and special protection – this is how the famous Mexican drug baron was buried

Mexican drug lord El Mencho, leader of the CJNG cartel, was killed by the army and buried with a gold coffin amid heightened security measures.

Mar 4 • 08:55 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

"DZ New Generation", "Jalisco": in Marseille, drug traffickers recruit by imitating Mexican cartels

In Marseille, drug traffickers are adopting the aesthetic and recruitment strategies of Mexican cartels, particularly the 'Jalisco' cartel, as they seek to strengthen their criminal operations.

Mar 4 • 08:26 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Los Alegres del Barranco and 'El Mencho': What does the letter found in Tapalpa say about the group?

A letter found in Tapalpa, linked to the deceased cartel leader El Mencho, references the Mexican group Los Alegres del Barranco in relation to organized crime activities.

Mar 4 • 06:03 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
Crime & Justice

Arrest of 'El Congo': The instructions given to the murderers of Carlos Manzo

The article details the arrest of Gerardo 'N', alias 'El Congo', who allegedly coordinated the murder of Uruapan mayor Carlos Manzo and provided instructions to the assassins.

Mar 4 • 05:59 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Did 'El Mencho' die while being transported to Mexico City? This was revealed by the death certificate of the CJNG leader

The death certificate of Nemesio Oseguera 'El Mencho' reveals discrepancies regarding the official account of his death, indicating he died in Tapalpa, Jalisco, rather than during transport to Morelia, Michoacán.

Mar 4 • 03:03 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
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
Crime & Justice

‘Come on, just a greeting’: Members of CJNG asked Dross for a message for ‘El Mencho’s’ daughter

Dross, a YouTuber and influencer, revealed that he received a message from members of the CJNG requesting him to send a greeting to the daughter of the notorious drug lord ‘El Mencho’.

Mar 3 • 17:58 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
Crime & Justice

Golden coffin, the latest eccentricity of 'El Mencho'

Nemencio Oseguera Cervantes, known as 'El Mencho', leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG), was buried in a golden coffin in Zapopan, Mexico, surrounded by heavy security and floral tributes.

Mar 3 • 14:08 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

What do we know about the young Italian who was beaten during 'Mencho's' funeral?

During the funeral of CJNG leader Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, an Italian student was assaulted after crossing a security line to take pictures.

Mar 3 • 03:52 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
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Funeral with a Band: The Song with Which They Said Goodbye to 'El Mencho'

The funeral of 'El Mencho,' a notorious leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, was held in Jalisco, Mexico, featuring a significant security presence and a band playing at the service.

Mar 2 • 21:57 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

This was ‘El Mencho’s’ funeral in Jalisco: Flower wreaths from CJNG and people with covered faces

The funeral of Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, also known as 'El Mencho,' the leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG), was heavily policed, featuring flower arrangements without signatures and noticeable CJNG references.

Mar 2 • 19:41 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Crime & Justice

The funeral procession of Mencho takes his body to Jalisco

The funeral procession for Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, aka Mencho, leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, took place under heavy military surveillance as his remains were transported from Mexico City to Guadalajara for burial.

Mar 2 • 19:40 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

What happened to CJNG after the death of alias El Mencho?

Following the death of the CJNG leader, alias El Mencho, questions arise regarding the future structure and leadership of the cartel.

Mar 2 • 18:00 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Claudia Sheinbaum's 'Mañanera' Conference Today, March 2, 2026: Follow it Live Here

President Claudia Sheinbaum holds her 'Mañanera' press conference discussing various topics including U.S. and Israel's attacks on Iran.

Mar 2 • 13:19 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

February 22, 2026: When the State Decides Not to Bend

On February 22, 2026, a significant security operation in Tapalpa, Jalisco, led to the death of CJNG leader Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes, marking a crucial moment for the Mexican state.

Mar 2 • 12:11 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

The Killing of 'El Mencho' Will Not Have Immediate Impact on Violence: Eduardo Guerrero

Eduardo Guerrero states that the killing of ‘El Mencho’ will not result in any immediate changes to violence levels in Mexico.

Mar 2 • 09:18 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Suspension of flights in Jalisco after the death of 'Mencho' affected 50,000 passengers: GAP

The violent events following the death of Nemesio Oseguera, 'El Mencho', have led to the suspension of over 300 flights in Jalisco, affecting around 50,000 passengers.

Mar 2 • 08:17 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
Crime & Justice

FGR obtains evidence for the bodyguards of 'Mencho' to remain in prison

The Mexican Attorney General's Office has secured the detention of two alleged bodyguards of Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, known as 'El Mencho', who are linked to the Jalisco New Generation Cartel.

Mar 2 • 06:14 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
Crime & Justice

Resorts, mining and huachicol: The businesses that gave ‘Mencho’ a fortune of at least 500 million dollars

The article discusses the vast fortune acquired by Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, known as 'El Mencho', through various illegal businesses, including drug trafficking, extortion, and money laundering.

Mar 1 • 14:30 UTC

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