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🇺🇸 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
🇨🇿 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
🇫🇷 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
🇲🇽 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
🇬🇷 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
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Moment of Definitions

The article discusses strategic decisions amid the violent retaliation by the Jalisco New Generation Cartel against Mexican security forces following the death of their leader.

Feb 27 • 09:13 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Tense atmosphere in Mexico after cartel retaliation attacks – everywhere were burning cars, says Alberto to Yle

A Mexican tourist, Alberto, experienced a dramatic turn during his vacation in Puerto Vallarta after a cartel leader's death triggered violent retaliation across the region.

Feb 27 • 07:13 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
🇬🇧 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
🇦🇷 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

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
🇨🇿 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
🇬🇧 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
🇺🇸 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
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

VIDEO ⟩ Mexican authorities: the feared drug lord was captured due to his girlfriend

Mexican military operations lead to the death of CJNG cartel leader El Mencho, attributed to a meeting with his girlfriend.

Feb 25 • 19:00 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
World

Musk accused the Mexican president of working for cartel leaders. She is considering a lawsuit

Elon Musk has accused the Mexican president of having ties with cartel leaders, prompting her to consider legal action.

Feb 25 • 17:05 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
🇩🇪 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
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Sheinbaum and Trump talk on the phone after the capture and death of a mega-trafficker in Mexico

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum spoke by phone with Donald Trump following the military operation that led to the death of notorious drug lord Nemesio 'El Mencho' Oseguera.

Feb 25 • 15:34 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
🌍 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 Universo (ES)
National & Local

Crime and Political Contagion

The article discusses the violent clashes between a powerful Mexican drug cartel and Mexican law enforcement, highlighting concerns about the cartel's potential influence in Ecuador.

Feb 25 • 11:30 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
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

The real problem

The Mexican Army located and arrested Nemesio Oseguera, known as El Mencho, who died from injuries sustained during an encounter, triggering violent reactions across more than 20 states by the CJNG.

Feb 25 • 08:43 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
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
Sports

'Mutual Desire': Mexico vs. Portugal is confirmed at Azteca after violence over the death of ‘El Mencho’

The Mexican Football Federation confirmed that the friendly match between Mexico and Portugal will take place at Azteca Stadium despite recent violence following the death of the cartel leader 'El Mencho'.

Feb 25 • 00:03 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
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

"His cartel bosses..." "Legal actions": a firefight between Musk and the President of Mexico Sheinbaum

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum is considering legal action against Elon Musk over his accusations that she is controlled by criminal cartel leaders.

Feb 24 • 20:40 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
World

Finnish Family Left Alone in the Midst of Mexican Turmoil – "Hotel Staff Just Went Home"

A Finnish family found themselves amidst violent unrest in Mexico after security forces killed a drug cartel leader, leading to immediate retaliatory actions including roadblocks and vehicle burnings.

Feb 24 • 19:43 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
Crime & Justice

What does Psalm 91 say that 'El Mencho' had?: 'A thousand may fall at your side, but it will not come near you'

The article discusses the aftermath of the confrontation resulting in the death of Mexican cartel leader Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, also known as 'El Mencho', highlighting the condition of his hideout in Jalisco.

Feb 24 • 19:10 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Puerto Vallarta, the Mexican paradise in flames after the death of the drug boss

Puerto Vallarta has descended into chaos following violent outbreaks triggered by the death of drug lord Nemesio Oseguera, known as 'El Mencho'.

Feb 24 • 18:27 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
Crime & Justice

After the death of El Mencho, 23 inmates escape from prison in Mexico

A prison riot and subsequent escape of 23 inmates occurred in a Mexican jail following the death of notorious drug lord El Mencho, leading to increased violence in the region.

Feb 24 • 17:11 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The Sinaloa and Jalisco Cartels Have Established Themselves in Bolivia to Produce Cocaine and Ship It from Argentine Ports

Mexican drug cartels Sinaloa and Jalisco Nueva Generación have expanded their operations into Bolivia to produce cocaine for distribution through Argentine ports.

Feb 24 • 15:43 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Claudia Sheinbaum: There are "all guarantees" of security for the 2026 World Cup in Mexico

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum assured that there are complete security guarantees for the 2026 FIFA World Cup following recent violent incidents in the country.

Feb 24 • 15:27 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The hideout of Mencho was tourist cabins targeted by the Treasury Department

The leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, known as El Mencho, was killed by Mexican Army forces in a tourist area of Tapalpa.

Feb 24 • 14:24 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

The fateful mistress in the log cabin. Mexicans revealed how they killed the feared boss

Mexican authorities have disclosed the details surrounding the assassination of a notorious cartel leader.

Feb 24 • 12:40 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

The CIA's intelligence helped Mexican authorities find 'El Mencho'

The CIA provided crucial information that led to the location and subsequent killing of Mexico's most wanted cartel leader, El Mencho, by Mexican special forces.

Feb 24 • 12:22 UTC
🇮🇱 Haaretz
National & Local

The leader of the Mexican drug cartel hid in a cabin in the mountains. His mistress led the commando to him

Security forces tracked down a notorious Mexican drug lord through his mistress, marking a significant government achievement but also triggering widespread violence.

Feb 24 • 12:21 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Fact or Fiction?.. A Bullet Lodges in the Face of a Mexican Soldier and Explodes the Platforms

A shocking video shows a Mexican soldier miraculously surviving after a bullet lodges in his face during a firefight with a drug gang, following the recent death of their leader.

Feb 24 • 12:00 UTC
🌍 Africanews
Crime & Justice

Mexico cartel leader killed, 25 security forces dead

The leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, was killed by Mexican special forces, leading to violent retaliatory attacks that resulted in the deaths of 25 security personnel.

Feb 24 • 11:10 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
World

Narcotics expert reveals slain drug kingpin El Mencho's deadly impact on Americans

The death of narcotics kingpin El Mencho, killed by Mexican authorities, underscores the violent legacy of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel's impact on American lives.

Feb 24 • 11:00 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

The Death of El Mencho

The Mexican Secretary of Defense announced the death of Nemesio Oseguera, known as El Mencho, leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, following an operation based on intelligence collaboration with foreign institutions.

Feb 24 • 08:51 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

The man who shook Mexico.. why was he killed now?

The recent killing of 'El Mencho', a notorious Mexican drug lord, has sparked widespread debate about the implications of his death on organized crime and public safety in Mexico.

Feb 24 • 08:02 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

This is the Mexican tourist complex that the U.S. sanctioned and accuses of having links to drug trafficking and the CJNG

The U.S. has sanctioned a tourist resort in Mexico, Kovay Gardens, for alleged ties to the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) and involvement in time-share fraud schemes.

Feb 24 • 04:00 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

'A big blow': Ambassador Ron Johnson celebrates operation against 'El Mencho' and calls for continued firmness

U.S. Ambassador to Mexico Ron Johnson praised the Mexican authorities' operation against the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) that resulted in the death of its leader, 'El Mencho', and urged continued resolve against criminal organizations.

Feb 24 • 03:22 UTC

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