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๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ 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 โ€ข 07:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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 โ€ข 13:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท 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 โ€ข 02:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท 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 โ€ข 13:47 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท 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 โ€ข 11:24 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท 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 โ€ข 10:35 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ 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 โ€ข 10:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป TVNET
National & Local

PHOTO AND VIDEO โŸฉ From Pickup to Combat Vehicle โ€“ 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 โ€ข 22:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

El Mencho's 'successor' revealed as first American to lead major Mexican cartel

Juan Carlos Valencia Gonzรกlez 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 โ€ข 19:07 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Alert in Matamoros: Residents urged to take shelter due to military operation

The municipal government of Matamoros has issued a security alert due to a significant Mexican Army operation in Ejido Sandoval.

Feb 26 โ€ข 18:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท 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 โ€ข 14:37 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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 โ€ข 08:51 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ 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 โ€ข 21:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
National & Local

Mexico turned into a battlefield โ€“ 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 โ€ข 19:29 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ 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 โ€ข 17:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
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 โ€ข 17:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช 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 โ€ข 16:10 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ 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 โ€ข 13:43 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง 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 โ€ข 11:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ 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 โ€ข 10:42 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง 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 โ€ข 09:55 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น 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 โ€ข 23:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

President threatens to sue Musk after allegations of mafia connections

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum is threatened to take legal action against Elon Musk following his allegations that she takes orders from drug cartels.

Feb 24 โ€ข 20:19 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
National & Local

Karoline Leavitt warns cartels to 'not lay a finger' on Americans or pay 'severe consequences'

The Trump administration has issued a stark warning to Mexican drug cartels amid heightened violence in Mexico, reminding them of severe consequences for harming Americans.

Feb 24 โ€ข 18:25 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท 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 Generaciรณn have expanded their operations into Bolivia to produce cocaine for distribution through Argentine ports.

Feb 24 โ€ข 15:43 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
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 โ€ข 14:24 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

International Cooperation Against Narcoterrorists

The downfall of El Mencho marks a significant turning point in Mexico's recent public security history by indicating a strengthened stance against drug cartels by the Mexican government.

Feb 24 โ€ข 08:21 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
Crime & Justice

How the wild operation progressed: The mistress became the drug lord's fate

A significant operation led to the demise of notorious drug lord Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, alias 'El Mencho', following the tracking of his mistress by Mexican authorities.

Feb 24 โ€ข 01:56 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท France24
National & Local

Access to US-made weapons 'a key element' of Mexican cartels' power, expert says

An expert emphasizes that access to American-made weapons is crucial for the power of Mexican cartels, amidst recent violence linked to law enforcement operations against cartels.

Feb 23 โ€ข 22:02 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Global News
World

Who was โ€˜El Mencho,โ€™ the Mexican drug lord whose death sparked violence?

The death of notorious Mexican drug lord Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, known as 'El Mencho,' has led to violent repercussions amid the crackdown on drug cartels in Mexico.

Feb 23 โ€ข 21:36 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
National & Local

Ex-Navy SEAL puts 'deranged' Mexican drug cartel on notice after violent weekend: 'More like ISIS'

Rep. Dan Crenshaw advocates for enhanced U.S.-Mexico cooperation against drug cartels following the death of their leader, claiming they pose a significant threat akin to ISIS.

Feb 23 โ€ข 21:27 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
National & Local

Cruz warned Mexico officials 'President Trump was going to' act if they didn't fight cartels

Senator Ted Cruz stated that he warned Mexican officials about the need for stronger action against drug cartels to curb trafficking into the U.S., amid increasing pressure from U.S. authorities following the killing of drug lord El Mencho.

Feb 23 โ€ข 20:26 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Oko.press
National & Local

Mexico: 25 soldiers killed in skirmishes after the death of 'El Mencho'

Mexican authorities reported the death of 25 National Guard soldiers following attacks after the killing of CJNG cartel leader 'El Mencho.'

Feb 23 โ€ข 18:55 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡จ El Universo (ES)
National & Local

The history of 2015 repeats itself: Narcos down Mexican military helicopter with Russian grenade launchers during capture of 'Mencho'

A Mexican military helicopter was downed by narcos using Russian grenade launchers during an operation to capture drug lord 'Mencho', reminiscent of a similar incident in 2015.

Feb 23 โ€ข 17:08 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Sky News
National & Local

Mexican drug lord 'El Mencho' was killed 'after visit from romantic partner'

Mexican drug lord 'El Mencho' was killed following a raid informed by a visit from a romantic partner, according to officials.

Feb 23 โ€ข 15:11 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
National & Local

Crenshaw praises Mexican officials after 'El Mencho' death, calls cartel 'terrorist insurgency'

Rep. Dan Crenshaw commended Mexican officials for the death of major cartel leader 'El Mencho,' emphasizing the importance of this event in disrupting fentanyl trafficking to the U.S.

Feb 23 โ€ข 15:08 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

A bounty of millions of dollars was placed on the head of the Mexican drug boss

Mexican special forces killed drug lord Nemesio Rubรฉn Oseguera Cervantes, known as 'El Mencho', who founded the powerful Jalisco New Generation Cartel.

Feb 23 โ€ข 15:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

A new task force led by the U.S. Army helped in the operation to find 'El Mencho'

A new U.S.-led task force assisted Mexican military operations that led to the death of drug lord 'El Mencho.'

Feb 23 โ€ข 12:42 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Death of cartel leader 'El Mencho' sparks riots with dramatic scenes in holiday hotspot

The death of Mexican drug lord El Mencho has led to widespread riots and violent clashes in Mexico, particularly affecting the Jalisco region.

Feb 23 โ€ข 09:57 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Dennรญk N
National & Local

Cartels in Mexico are in turmoil after the army killed the country's most wanted drug lord

Mexican authorities killed Rubรฉn Oseguera Cervantes, known as El Mencho, leader of one of the world's most powerful drug cartels, leading to a significant shift in cartel dynamics.

Feb 23 โ€ข 09:04 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
World

How Cinema and Drama Decipher the Relationship Between the State and Cartels?

The article explores how cinema and television dramas reflect the complex dynamics between the state and drug cartels amidst rising conflicts in Mexican cities.

Feb 23 โ€ข 08:36 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท France24
National & Local

How Mexico killed the powerful drug kingpin 'El Mencho' and what it means

Mexican security forces killed drug kingpin El Mencho, leading to a violent backlash from cartel members across the country.

Feb 23 โ€ข 06:29 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

End of Drug War in Mexico! Security Forces Have Eliminated Four Drug Lords in a Year

Mexican security forces have intensified their operations against drug cartels, successfully killing several high-profile drug lords in their ongoing war on drugs.

Feb 23 โ€ข 05:37 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Politiken
National & Local

Murder of a notorious drug boss triggers a violent wave in Mexico

The assassination of cartel leader Nemesio Oseguera has led to widespread violence across multiple Mexican states.

Feb 23 โ€ข 05:36 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Mexico's largest drug cartel leader 'El Mencho' killed... city paralyzed

Mexican forces have killed notorious drug cartel leader Nemesio Oseguera, known as 'El Mencho', leading to increased violence and unrest across Mexico.

Feb 23 โ€ข 04:52 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
National & Local

Cartels outgun police: Rocket launchers seized in El Mencho raid spotlight CJNG firepower

Mexican authorities seized military-grade weapons, including rocket launchers, during a raid that resulted in the death of cartel leader El Mencho, highlighting the armed capabilities of the CJNG.

Feb 23 โ€ข 02:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ ABC News AU
National & Local

Mexican army kills drug boss 'El Mencho' as country ramps up pressure on cartels

The Mexican army has killed drug lord 'El Mencho', significantly impacting the Jalisco New Generation cartel.

Feb 22 โ€ข 23:51 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ RT
National & Local

Cartel violence sweeps Mexico following death of drug lord (VIDEOS)

Following the death of top drug lord El Mencho, violence has surged across multiple Mexican states as rival cartels and security forces engage in violent confrontations.

Feb 22 โ€ข 23:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Politiken
World

Wanted Mexican cartel leader is dead after military raid

The wanted Mexican cartel leader Nemesio Oseguera, also known as 'El Mencho', has been confirmed dead following a military raid in the village of Tapalpa.

Feb 22 โ€ข 21:50 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Drug Trafficking in Mexico: Six Powerful Cartels and 480,000 Murders in 20 Years

The U.S. government has designated six Mexican drug cartels as terrorist groups amid a staggering rise in violence and homicide rates linked to their activities.

Feb 22 โ€ข 21:44 UTC

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