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🇪🇨 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
🇦🇷 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
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

The Den of El Mencho

El Mencho, the leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, was captured in a residential area in Tapalpa, Mexico, sparking media criticism over the government's portrayal of his living conditions.

Feb 26 • 09:16 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
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

El Mencho 'grass' model hunted by Mexican spies after cartel kingpin's death

Authorities in Mexico are hunting an OnlyFans model named Maria Julissa, who is accused of providing information leading to the death of drug kingpin El Mencho.

Feb 26 • 09:13 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)
National & Local

Tuxpan ‘Under Siege’ After Clash Between Suspected Hitmen and the National Guard: Two Dead

A clash between the National Guard and armed civilians in Tuxpan, Jalisco, resulted in two fatalities, just days after the death of CJNG leader Nemesio Oseguera ‘El Mencho’.

Feb 26 • 04:35 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)
National & Local

Calm Returns to Tapalpa, Jalisco, After Violence from 'Mencho's' Death: Mayor Distances Himself from CJNG

The mayor of Tapalpa, Jalisco, Antonio Morales Díaz, announced the restoration of peace in the town following violent events triggered by the death of cartel leader El Mencho.

Feb 26 • 01:54 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Abandoned to Their Fate: Tourist Bus of Elderly Tourists Burned by CJNG Hitmen

A group of 15 elderly foreign tourists was attacked by members of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) during narcoblockades in Mexico after a police operation.

Feb 26 • 00:16 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
🇧🇷 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
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Mexican Government Guarantees FIFA Security in Guadalajara for the 2026 World Cup

The Mexican government confirmed its commitment to ensuring security in Guadalajara amid concerns following a wave of violence in Jalisco, ensuring the city maintains its status as a host for the 2026 World Cup.

Feb 25 • 21:35 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
Crime & Justice

'El Mencho' had pills even for sleeping: All the medications found in his hideout in Tapalpa

Nemesio Oseguera, known as 'El Mencho', was discovered to have a stock of various medications, including sleeping pills, at his hideout in Tapalpa, Jalisco, revealing a contrast between his violent criminal persona and his fragile health.

Feb 25 • 20:01 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Riots and Shootings in Mexico, What About the World Cup Matches? Poles Could Also Play There

Mexico is experiencing violent unrest following the death of a drug cartel leader, raising concerns about the safety of upcoming World Cup matches in Guadalajara.

Feb 25 • 19:29 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Crime & Justice

An altar, a first aid kit, and a mysterious gift: what the luxury cabin where 'El Mencho' hid before his death was like

The article provides details about the luxury cabin where notorious drug lord 'El Mencho' was hiding before his death, revealing its features and the circumstances surrounding its discovery.

Feb 25 • 19:10 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
Crime & Justice

Who is 'Uncle Lako', the CJNG leader who lost a son during the operation to capture 'El Mencho'?

Heraclio Guerrero Martínez, known as 'Tío Lako', recently lost his son during a military operation targeting drug lord ‘El Mencho’ in Jalisco.

Feb 25 • 18:39 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
National & Local

After El Mencho's death, what lies ahead for Mexico’s Jalisco New Generation Cartel?

The death of cartel leader El Mencho raises concerns about increased violence and instability from internal power struggles within the Jalisco New Generation Cartel in Mexico.

Feb 25 • 18:22 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The family of Mencho requests the return of the body of the CJNG leader

The family of Mencho has formally requested the return of the body of the leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) from Mexican authorities.

Feb 25 • 17:01 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Relatives claim the body of Nemesio Oseguera, 'El Mencho': FGR has already received the request

Relatives have requested the remains of Nemesio 'El Mencho' Oseguera, the leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, who was recently killed in an operation in Jalisco.

Feb 25 • 16:40 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
Crime & Justice

What is known about the illness that “El Mencho” suffered before his downfall in Jalisco

The article discusses the health issues of Nemesio Oseguera Cervante, known as “El Mencho,” particularly regarding his renal disease discovered after his death in Mexico.

Feb 25 • 16:37 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
🇲🇽 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
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Claudia Sheinbaum reveals that she spoke with Donald Trump after the operation in which El Mencho died

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum disclosed that she had a phone call with US President Donald Trump following the operation that killed notorious drug lord El Mencho, which triggered violence across Mexico.

Feb 25 • 15:38 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
🌍 Africanews
World

Officials say Mexican cartel bloodshed won't affect World Cup venues

Mexican officials claim that recent cartel-related violence will not deter tourism for the upcoming FIFA World Cup.

Feb 25 • 11:44 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Violence 'Paralyzes' Jalisco: Walmart and Honda Adjust Operations; Megacable and AT&T Handle Call Center

Escalating violence in Jalisco, following the death of drug lord Nemesio Oseguera, has led companies like Honda and Michelin to alter their operations for safety, while service providers have closed customer service centers in the region.

Feb 25 • 09:32 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Violence and Growth

The article discusses the impact of crime on economies like Jalisco and Michoacán, drawing comparisons to other nations that have experienced growth despite violence.

Feb 25 • 09:30 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Returning to which normality

In Jalisco, authorities advocate for a return to normalcy despite contrasting realities on the ground.

Feb 25 • 08:59 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

Four drug lords and cartel bosses foiled by romance - El Chapo escape to El Mencho death

Mexican drug lord El Mencho was killed during a military operation, strategically linked to romantic relationships that led to key intelligence.

Feb 25 • 08:54 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
Crime & Justice

It has become clear who helped find and liquidate one of Mexico's largest drug cartel leaders

The leader of the powerful New Generation Jalisco Cartel was located and killed following traditional intelligence methods rather than advanced technological tracking.

Feb 25 • 08:04 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

El Mencho: The Chronicle of Poor Communication of a Major Downfall

The article discusses the significant media impact and public reaction surrounding the capture and subsequent death of 'El Mencho', a notorious Mexican drug lord.

Feb 25 • 07:18 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Mexico: the death of 'El Mencho' and the violence of the cartels - The Issue #1666

The death of 'El Mencho', the leader of the Jalisco New Generation cartel, has sparked widespread violence across Mexico as the cartel retaliates.

Feb 25 • 03:30 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
Crime & Justice

Cabañas La Loma Tapalpa: US warned that this business where 'El Mencho' hid was laundering money

The U.S. alerted authorities about Cabañas La Loma Tapalpa being linked to money laundering operations for the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, where notorious drug lord ‘El Mencho’ allegedly sought refuge.

Feb 25 • 01:37 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Kidnappers, murderers, and drug traffickers: Who are the 23 inmates that escaped from the Puerto Vallarta prison?

Twenty-three inmates, including dangerous criminals associated with drug trafficking and murder, escaped from a prison in Puerto Vallarta amidst chaos following the death of CJNG cartel leader El Mencho.

Feb 25 • 01:12 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Mexico president says 'no risk' to FIFA World Cup games despite cartel clashes

Mexico's president assures that there is 'no risk' to fans attending the FIFA World Cup, despite increased cartel violence in the lead-up to the event.

Feb 25 • 00:40 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Gang riots near World Cup venue by Korean team... Mexican president 'ensures safety'

Following the death of a major cartel leader, gang violence erupted across 20 states in Mexico, but President Claudia Sheinbaum reassured that safety measures for the 2026 North American World Cup are in place.

Feb 25 • 00:17 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Mexico says Jalisco security situation 'stabilized,' flights resuming after Americans stranded

The Mexican government reports that the security situation in Jalisco has stabilized after recent cartel violence, allowing for the resumption of flights and travel services.

Feb 24 • 23:25 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 Mundo
National & Local

'El Mencho', the most wanted narco who fell for love: 'He was the Pablo Escobar of Mexico'

The article discusses the capture of 'El Mencho', a notorious Mexican drug lord, exploring his background, the operations leading to his arrest, and the implications of his capture in relation to drug violence in Mexico.

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

Captain of the National Guard dies from car bomb after providing support for attacks by CJNG in Jalisco

Captain Leonel Cardoso of the National Guard was killed in a car bomb explosion in Jalisco while responding to attacks by the Jalisco New Generation Cartel.

Feb 24 • 22:36 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
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Troops reinforce Puerto Vallarta as unrest shows signs of easing following El Mencho’s death

Security forces have increased their presence in Puerto Vallarta following the death of Jalisco New Generation Cartel leader El Mencho, aimed at restoring order amid rising violence.

Feb 24 • 22:23 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

An altar with saints in the midst of luxury: this is how they found the room where 'El Mencho' took refuge

The killing of Mexico's most wanted drug lord, 'El Mencho', has triggered a wave of violence in Puerto Vallarta, with the city now resembling a war zone.

Feb 24 • 21:13 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

'There are many private houses': Hotel Country Club denies that 'El Mencho' was in its facilities

The Hotel Country Club in Jalisco, Mexico, denies any connection to the recent incident involving drug lord 'El Mencho', who was reportedly located nearby before his death.

Feb 24 • 21:05 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 Universo (ES)
National & Local

Mexican influencer denies ties to the downfall of 'El Mencho' in Jalisco

Digital content creator María Julisa has denied any involvement in the downfall of the drug lord ‘El Mencho’ after an alleged audio threatening her surfaced online.

Feb 24 • 20:02 UTC

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