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🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

The Remains of Mexican Drug Lord El Mencho Returned to His Family by the Authorities

The authorities in Mexico have returned the remains of renowned drug lord El Mencho to his family following their earlier collection of his remains.

Feb 28 • 20:40 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
🇩🇪 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 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
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
World

Commando, helicopters, and surveillance aircraft: the story of the operation that killed El Mencho, the most powerful Mexican drug baron

El Mencho, the leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel and a major fentanyl supplier, was killed during a military operation supported by the United States.

Feb 28 • 10:00 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

How did 'El Tuli' die? This is how the Sedena took down the right hand of 'El Mencho' in Jalisco

Hugo César Macías Ureña, known as 'El Tuli', was killed by Mexican military forces during an operation in Jalisco, where he served as a key operative for the CJNG cartel.

Feb 28 • 00:10 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

From Grupo Firme to Julión Alvarez: This is the carnival that 'El Mencho' was 'sponsoring' in Autlán de Navarro

Documents found at the hideout of cartel leader ‘El Mencho’ reveal that he sponsored the carnival in Autlán de Navarro, Jalisco, featuring prominent regional artists.

Feb 27 • 21:56 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)
National & Local

'I googled it, he was heavy, they killed him': The time Mauricio Ochmann, from 'El Chema', met a narco

Mauricio Ochmann recalled a personal encounter with a narco during an interview, which gained renewed attention after the death of a notorious drug lord.

Feb 27 • 21:15 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
World

Ukraine, The Clintons, El Mencho and Iran

The article discusses significant political events involving Ukraine and U.S. political figures, including Donald Trump's State of the Union address and ongoing political implications related to the Clintons.

Feb 27 • 20:16 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

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
🇲🇽 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
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Xóchitl Gálvez 'applauds' Sheinbaum's operation to take down 'El Mencho': 'Good for coordinating with Trump'

Xóchitl Gálvez praised President Claudia Sheinbaum for her recent operation against organized crime, highlighting the importance of international cooperation with the U.S.

Feb 27 • 15:51 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
🇧🇷 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
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

On the Capture and Death of the Boss

The article discusses the overwhelming amount of analysis and commentary following the military operation that resulted in the capture and death of CJNG leader Nemesio Oseguera, but notes that the public remains unclear about key details of the operation.

Feb 27 • 07:13 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
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

The Big Pending Subjects

The defeat of 'El Mencho' is seen as a significant shift in Mexico's security strategy under President Claudia Sheinbaum.

Feb 27 • 06:32 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
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

After the fall of 'El Mencho', the U.S. offers $10 million for two brothers of the Sinaloa Cartel: who are 'La Rana' and 'Aquiles'

The United States has announced a $10 million reward for two brothers linked to the Sinaloa Cartel, following a new indictment against one of them, highlighting their significant role in drug trafficking operations.

Feb 27 • 04:18 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

Entire family disappears in Puerto Vallarta on the same day of operation against 'El Mencho'

A complete family went missing in Puerto Vallarta on February 22, coinciding with a major police operation against the leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel.

Feb 27 • 01:12 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Violence by 'El Mencho' takes a toll on insurers: 631 vehicles stolen during narco-blockades

Following violent protests over the killing of CJNG leader 'El Mencho', 631 vehicles were reported stolen across Mexico, with Jalisco being the most affected state.

Feb 27 • 00:54 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

This is the Vida hotel at Lake Pedro Segura, where he requested Los Alegres del Barranco to play the ballad 'El Mencho'

Pedro Segura, a businessman, requested the group Los Alegres del Barranco to play a song about the notorious figure 'El Mencho' during a private event at his hotel, yet the group declined due to previous legal troubles.

Feb 27 • 00:10 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

US 'accelerates' after capturing 'Mencho': Offers 5 million dollars for leaders of the Sinaloa Cartel

The US has announced a reward of 5 million dollars for information leading to the capture of two drug lords linked to the Sinaloa Cartel following the presumed death of leader Nemesio Oseguera 'El Mencho'.

Feb 27 • 00:08 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
Crime & Justice

The Earnings of 'El Mencho': How the CJNG Pocketed 17 Million Pesos in a Month

A leaked payroll of 'El Mencho' reveals significant earnings by the CJNG, amounting to 17 million pesos in December 2025 through illegal operations involving slot machines.

Feb 26 • 23:32 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

How Fake News and AI-Created Images Amplified Panic After the Death of Mexico's Most Powerful Drug Lord

The death of CJNG leader 'El Mencho' sparked violence and disinformation in Mexico, with social media becoming a crucial but misleading source of information for the public.

Feb 26 • 22:00 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
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

With fruit and sugar-free options: This is Paulette, the business behind the cake found in 'Mencho's' hideout

The article discusses the discovery of a cake from a local business, Paulette, in the hideout of the narco-trafficker 'El Mencho', revealing his culinary preferences.

Feb 26 • 19:12 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
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

How much did gunmen and lookouts of the CJNG earn, according to documents found where 'El Mencho' was hiding?

The article discusses financial documents found in the hideout of CJNG leader 'El Mencho' that detail payments to gang members, police, and bribes to authorities.

Feb 26 • 17:55 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Escape from Puerto Vallarta Prison due to operation against ‘El Mencho’: 4 inmates recaptured, says García Harfuch

Four individuals were recaptured after escaping from the Puerto Vallarta State Prison, coinciding with an arrest operation against the notorious drug lord ‘El Mencho’.

Feb 26 • 16:20 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 Financiero (ES)
National & Local

OFFICIAL: Diving World Cup in Jalisco canceled after the death of 'El Mencho'; 'Safety is a priority'

The Diving World Cup scheduled in Jalisco has been canceled for safety reasons following the death of a major criminal figure known as 'El Mencho'.

Feb 26 • 15:32 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

El Mencho model hunted by Mexican cartel dubbed 'grass' after kingpin death - 7 key details

An OnlyFans model named Maria Julissa is being pursued by the Jalisco New Generation Cartel under threats of violence after being accused of helping capture their leader.

Feb 26 • 15:29 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

'Fake News...': OnlyFans model firmly denies being the girlfriend of El Mencho

An OnlyFans model has denied rumors linking her as the girlfriend of infamous drug lord El Mencho amid the chaos following his death.

Feb 26 • 15:14 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

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
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Mexican drug lord El Mencho's secret plans for the World Cup before he was killed

Mexican drug lord El Mencho had plans involving the upcoming World Cup 2026 prior to his death during a military operation.

Feb 26 • 14:32 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

US withdraws $15 million bounty after confirming death of 'El Mencho'

The US has canceled a $15 million reward for the capture of drug lord 'El Mencho' following the confirmation of his death by Mexican authorities.

Feb 26 • 12:46 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
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
Crime & Justice

Let me tell you who El Mencho was, his ties to Italy, and what is changing now for Mexico

The article examines the significance of El Mencho as a powerful narcotics trafficker, his connections to Italy, and the implications for Mexico following his influence.

Feb 26 • 12:09 UTC
🇦🇷 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

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