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🇳🇴 VG
National & Local

Mexican drug lord buried in golden coffin

The notorious Mexican drug lord Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, known as 'El Mencho', was buried in a golden coffin after being killed in a shootout with Mexican special forces.

Mar 3 • 23:56 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Who allowed access? Sheinbaum asks the FGR to clarify access to 'El Mencho's' cabin

Claudia Sheinbaum demands that the Attorney General's Office clarify why the cabin where Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, known as 'El Mencho', was allegedly present was not secured after a military operation.

Mar 3 • 17:04 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
National & Local

El Mencho: Drug lord buried in golden coffin in Mexico

El Mencho, a notorious drug lord, was buried in a lavish golden coffin in Mexico, reflecting the opulence associated with his criminal empire.

Mar 3 • 15:08 UTC
🇬🇧 Sky News
National & Local

Mexican drug lord 'El Mencho' buried in golden casket with heavily armed soldiers standing guard

Mexican drug lord 'El Mencho' was buried in a golden casket amid heavy military escort following his death during a raid by government forces.

Mar 3 • 09:52 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

Mexicans approve of García Harfuch and the Army for taking down 'El Mencho': What was their support level?

A recent survey shows that a majority of Mexicans support the operation that led to the death of cartel leader 'El Mencho' and have a favorable view of the actions taken by security officials.

Mar 2 • 18:33 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Quiet Looks Better

Mexico faces a precarious calm following the capture of El Mencho, raising concerns about escalating violence due to the fragmentation of drug cartels.

Mar 2 • 10:48 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
Crime & Justice

Police and Cartels

The article discusses the relationship between law enforcement and drug cartels in Mexico, emphasizing the need to dismantle the armed wings of cartels and prevent them from infiltrating the police force.

Mar 2 • 07:57 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

WILLIAM BENNETT: We owe it to our fallen to wage war against Mexican cartels

The article emphasizes the need for a strong stance against Mexican drug cartels following a significant military operation that resulted in the death of cartel leader El Mencho.

Mar 2 • 07:30 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
Crime & Justice

'El Chapo', 'El Mayo' and 'El Mencho': The Three Major Downfalls of Drug Lords in Mexico

This article explores the significant arrests and deaths of three notorious Mexican drug lords, their impact on drug trafficking, and the evolution of cartels.

Mar 1 • 13:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Crime & Justice

'You accept the risk and fear': What is needed to write about Mexican cartels

Journalists discuss the challenges and risks of reporting on Mexican drug cartels following the death of El Mencho.

Mar 1 • 02:00 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

Green Party distances itself from Pedro Segura, who requested a group to sing narcocorrido of 'Mencho'

The Green Ecologist Party of Mexico distanced itself from Pedro Segura after he asked a band to perform a narcocorrido in honor of the drug lord Mencho.

Feb 27 • 23:12 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
🇩🇰 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

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
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

The death of El Mencho could strengthen PCC, which is 'more professional' than Mexican cartels, says expert

The death of the notorious drug lord El Mencho poses a potential opportunity for Brazil's PCC to expand its influence in drug trafficking as the CJNG faces internal turmoil.

Feb 27 • 11:24 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Death of El Mencho may strengthen PCC, which is 'more professional' than Mexican cartels, says expert

The death of notorious drug lord El Mencho may create opportunities for Brazilian gang PCC amid rising violence in Mexico.

Feb 27 • 10:35 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

If Trump wants to smash Mexican cartels, he's got history and law on his side

The article discusses the legal and historical justification for President Trump's potential actions against Mexican drug cartels.

Feb 27 • 10:00 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
World

After the Death of 'El Mencho': The Power of the Cartels Remains Unbroken

The death of 'El Mencho' illustrates Mexico's capabilities, but without structural reforms, the blow against the CJNG cartel will be fruitless.

Feb 27 • 07:10 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

PHOTO AND VIDEO ⟩ From Pickup to Combat Vehicle – How Mexican Cartels Build Military Equipment in Secret Garages

The article discusses how Mexican cartels have been building military vehicles in secret garages, especially following the death of a notable drug lord, leading to unrest in the country.

Feb 26 • 22:00 UTC
🇮🇱 Haaretz
World

Mexico's Struggle Against Drug Cartels Could Turn into a Particularly Deadly War

The decades-long battle in Mexico against drug cartels has led to varying outcomes, with the rise and fall of criminal organizations without significant improvements in the drug trade situation.

Feb 26 • 20:15 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
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

'El Mencho' is dead, but the Mexican drug cartels are not yet

'El Mencho', the powerful leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG), has been killed, yet the cartel's devastating influence continues in Mexico.

Feb 26 • 14:37 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Forceful Politics or Hugs

Mexico is embroiled in an undeclared armed conflict against drug cartels, with mixed results from its 'hugs not bullets' strategy, which has led to increased violence and drug trafficking.

Feb 26 • 12:30 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Democratic voters were less enthusiastic when Trump touted crackdown on cartels and fentanyl, SOTU dial reveals

During President Trump's State of the Union address, Republican voters showed support for his statements on drug cartels and fentanyl, while Democrats appeared less enthusiastic about his aggressive foreign policy approach.

Feb 26 • 10:00 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
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

U.S. Anti-Crime Cooperation, a Necessary Evil

The article critiques the recent State of the Union address by Donald Trump, emphasizing the collaboration between the U.S. and Mexico in combating drug cartels while highlighting the Mexican casualties in the operations.

Feb 26 • 08:51 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
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

F.A.Z. Early Thinkers: Does the Berlinale Director Have to Vacate Her Post?

The article discusses various topics, including the potential resignation of the Berlinale director amidst significant international events.

Feb 26 • 04:53 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

F.A.Z. Early Thinkers: Does the Berlinale Director Need to Step Down?

The article discusses whether the director of the Berlinale film festival in Germany should resign amidst various international and national news highlights.

Feb 26 • 04:53 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
World

Terror Everywhere: A War Zone in Mexico After the El Mencho Elimination – Civil War in the Cartels

Mexico faces increased violence following the death of drug lord El Mencho, as rival cartels clash for control.

Feb 26 • 04:50 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
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

How Mexico killed the mega-trafficker El Mencho?

Mexico's crackdown on drug cartels culminated in the death of powerful trafficker El Mencho, aided by intelligence and a personal connection.

Feb 25 • 21:36 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
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Lilly Téllez accuses Sheinbaum of acting against ‘El Mencho’ under US pressure: ‘We wanted him speaking’

Senator Lilly Téllez accused President Claudia Sheinbaum of acting against drug lord 'El Mencho' due to alleged pressure from the United States.

Feb 25 • 20:08 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
🇱🇹 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
🇦🇷 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
🇩🇪 FAZ
Crime & Justice

Sinaloa and Jalisco: This is how Mexico's drug cartels operate

Mexico's drug cartels, particularly Sinaloa and Jalisco, wield significant power, controlling a third of the country's territory and generating billions in profits from drug consumption.

Feb 25 • 16:10 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Sinaloa and Jalisco: How Mexico's Drug Cartels Work

The article discusses the rise of Mexico's drug cartels, primarily Sinaloa and Jalisco, emphasizing their control over a significant portion of the country and the impact of drug consumption on their power.

Feb 25 • 16:10 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
🇬🇧 Sky News
Crime & Justice

Inside the Mexican villa where feared drug lord spent final hours

The article details the last moments of drug lord 'El Mencho' in a luxurious villa before his death during a military operation.

Feb 25 • 11:45 UTC
🇷🇺 RT
National & Local

Mexico threatens legal action against Musk

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum is considering legal action against Elon Musk after he made comments implying she is controlled by drug cartels.

Feb 25 • 10:42 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
World

Mexican cartels' position on ruining World Cup with violence as Brits given travel advice

British fans are warned about potential violence during the World Cup in Mexico as experts suggest cartels might pause hostilities amid the chaos following a drug lord's death.

Feb 25 • 09:55 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

The Power of Images

The security situation in Mexico is jeopardizing its role as the host of the upcoming World Cup due to escalating violence linked to drug cartels.

Feb 25 • 08:50 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The war against the narco 2.0

The article discusses the ongoing struggle against drug cartels in Mexico and the historical context of governmental efforts over the past two decades.

Feb 25 • 04:40 UTC

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