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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
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

El Mencho has a successor and it’s a 'gringo': what awaits Mexico in its fight against drug cartels

The successor to El Mencho, the leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, brings new challenges for Mexico's fight against drug trafficking amid a complex relationship with the U.S.

Mar 22 • 18:05 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
🇮🇸 Visir
Crime & Justice

American stepson of El Mencho received the crown

An American citizen, Juan Carlos Valencia González, is reported to have taken control of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel following the death of his stepfather, El Mencho.

Mar 19 • 17:52 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
World

Will the Jalisco cartel's new US-born leader complicate Trump's war on drugs?

The new US-born leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel poses a significant challenge to the US's efforts in combating drug trafficking and organized crime under the Trump administration.

Mar 19 • 09:51 UTC
🇵🇱 Oko.press
National & Local

Organized crime is a product of neoliberalism. After the death of 'El Mencho' in Mexico [INTERVIEW]

The death of Jalisco New Generation Cartel leader 'El Mencho' has sparked a surge of violence in Mexico, leading experts to question the long-term effectiveness of government anti-drug initiatives.

Mar 19 • 09:01 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
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
World

Violence in Mexico continues to raise concerns for the World Cup

Concerns over safety during the upcoming World Cup in Mexico are heightened due to a recent surge in cartel violence following the death of a major cartel leader.

Mar 14 • 12:38 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Crime & Justice

The escape from Puerto Vallarta prison: explosives, runovers, and 17 inmates still at large

The Puerto Vallarta prison escape involved coordinated attacks by the Jalisco Cartel, resulting in the escape of 23 inmates and the death of a guard amidst violent reprisals against law enforcement.

Mar 14 • 04:40 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Searching Mothers Achieve the Arrest of 'La Tía': She is Accused of Disappearances in Tijuana

Mothers searching for their missing children confronted and helped detain a woman identified as 'La Tía', who is accused of being responsible for multiple disappearances in Tijuana.

Mar 12 • 19:21 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Tribute to fallen military during the operation to take down 'El Mencho'

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum led a private tribute for soldiers killed during an operation against Nemesio Oseguera, alias 'El Mencho', leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel.

Mar 12 • 08:34 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 País
Crime & Justice

El 85, one of the founders of the Jalisco Cartel, will plead guilty in the United States

Erick Valencia Salazar, known as El 85, is set to plead guilty in U.S. court as part of a deal with prosecutors regarding the Jalisco New Generation Cartel.

Mar 9 • 20:09 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
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
Crime & Justice

With sushi and nigiri: How much did it cost to go to Kenzo, the restaurant run by Jessica, ‘El Mencho’s’ daughter?

The article explores the history and pricing of Kenzo Sushi, a popular restaurant run by Jessica Oseguera, daughter of the notorious drug lord ‘El Mencho’, highlighting its association with the Jalisco New Generation Cartel.

Mar 7 • 21:15 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

El Mencho's Daughter Prefers Legal Stimulants Over Her Father's Work

El Mencho's daughter chooses coffee beans as a legal stimulant instead of following in the footsteps of her father's drug trafficking legacy.

Mar 7 • 20:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Crime & Justice

A new criminal map for Mexico

The death of cartel leader El Mencho marks a significant acceleration of Mexican operations against crime under U.S. oversight, creating a power vacuum among criminal organizations.

Mar 7 • 04:40 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
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Who is 'El Mencho's' daughter who allegedly opened a café in California, according to The New York Post

Laisha Michelle Oseguera González, daughter of the late cartel leader 'El Mencho', has opened a café in California while maintaining a low profile.

Mar 6 • 20:04 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Operation: Save the World Cup

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum is taking extraordinary measures to maintain the country as a host for the World Cup amidst rising violence and security concerns linked to the Jalisco New Generation Cartel.

Mar 6 • 10:36 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Laisha Michelle Oseguera: The 'invisible' daughter of 'Mencho' appears in the United States

Laisha Michelle Oseguera, though often overlooked in discussions of organized crime, is increasingly stepping into the spotlight as the main heir to her father, Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, head of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, particularly after her recent involvement in significant criminal activities.

Mar 6 • 03:49 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Mayor's children in San Cristóbal flaunt luxury: Municipality appears in ‘El Mencho’s’ payroll

The children of San Cristóbal de las Casas' mayor, Fabiola Ricci, are under scrutiny for displaying luxury items after the municipality was linked to a narco-payroll of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel.

Mar 5 • 20:28 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Wave of violence in Jalisco 'hit' hotel occupancy by 30% and more than 300 flights were cancelled

The recent violence in Jalisco following the fall of a cartel leader caused a significant decline in hotel occupancy and numerous flight cancellations, but subsequent recovery has been noted in the tourism sector.

Mar 5 • 19:54 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
Crime & Justice

Who is Laisha Oseguera's husband, the daughter of 'El Mencho,' who is detained in the U.S.?

The article discusses the detention of Cristian Gutiérrez-Ochoa, the husband of Laisha Oseguera, daughter of the notorious drug lord 'El Mencho,' highlighting efforts by U.S. authorities to weaken the influence of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel.

Mar 5 • 19:36 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

The Succession of El Mencho

Nemesio Oseguera, known as El Mencho, was buried in Zapopan amid heightened security due to his significant criminal influence as the head of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel.

Mar 4 • 09:56 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

‘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
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Drug Lord El Mencho Buried in Golden Casket – Extensive Security Measures

Mexican drug cartel leader 'El Mencho,' Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, was buried in a golden casket under tight security following his death during a military operation.

Mar 3 • 19:25 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Mexico cartel boss El Mencho buried in solid gold coffin as cause of death revealed

Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, known as El Mencho, was buried in a solid gold coffin after being killed by Mexican forces last month, with significant attendance and military presence at his funeral in Jalisco.

Mar 3 • 19:14 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
Crime & Justice

“The Rooster King” in a Golden Coffin: El Mencho Now Resounds in the Ballads of the Underworld

The extravagant funeral of 'El Mencho', the feared leader of the Jalisco Nueva Generación cartel, turned into a heavily guarded spectacle amidst rising violence in Mexico following his death.

Mar 3 • 16:15 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
🇬🇷 To Vima
Crime & Justice

El Mencho: The Drug Lord Buried in a Golden Coffin

The leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, known as El Mencho, was buried in a lavish golden coffin amidst significant military presence during his funeral in Zapopan, Mexico.

Mar 3 • 09:09 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)
Crime & Justice

‘El Congo’ cellphones corner the presumed assassins of Carlos Manzo; contacts and details will be revealed

The investigation into the homicide of Carlos Manzo has reached a crucial phase following the arrest of a suspect known as ‘El Congo’, whose seized cellphones may provide significant evidence.

Mar 3 • 00:33 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
🇺🇸 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

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
🇳🇴 VG
World

The body of the Mexican drug lord returned to the family

The body of notorious drug lord Nemesio Oseguera, also known as 'El Mencho', has been returned to his family by Mexican authorities following his death during a standoff with security forces.

Mar 1 • 21:19 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Bengal tigers, restaurants - the deceased drug lord's billions found to be just the 'tip of the iceberg'

A recent operation in Mexico led to the death of notorious drug lord Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, with estimates of his personal wealth exceeding one billion dollars, revealing only a small portion of the massive fortune amassed by the Jalisco New Generation cartel.

Mar 1 • 19:45 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Death certificate of 'El Mencho' reveals the official cause of his death in Tapalpa, Jalisco

Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, known as 'El Mencho', died from gunshot wounds in the abdomen and chest, as reported in an official death certificate from Mexico City.

Mar 1 • 18:35 UTC
🇨🇿 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
🇩🇪 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
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Fearing retaliation... Was the President of Mexico transferred to a warship?

A video claiming to show Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum being evacuated to a warship due to security concerns following a cartel leader's death has been verified as unrelated to recent events.

Feb 28 • 03:24 UTC

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