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🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Forceful Politics or Hugs

Mexico is embroiled in an undeclared armed conflict against drug cartels, with mixed results from its 'hugs not bullets' strategy, which has led to increased violence and drug trafficking.

Feb 26 • 12:30 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
🇲🇽 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 • 08:51 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
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

F.A.Z. Early Thinkers: Does the Berlinale Director Have to Vacate Her Post?

The article discusses various topics, including the potential resignation of the Berlinale director amidst significant international events.

Feb 26 • 04:53 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
World

Terror Everywhere: A War Zone in Mexico After the El Mencho Elimination – Civil War in the Cartels

Mexico faces increased violence following the death of drug lord El Mencho, as rival cartels clash for control.

Feb 26 • 04:50 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
World

Latvian living in Mexico: Gunmen on motorcycles pulled people out of cars and set them on fire

A Latvian resident in Mexico reported violent chaos in a tourist city where gunmen attacked people and vehicles following the killing of a cartel leader.

Feb 26 • 03:26 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
🇺🇸 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
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Lilly Téllez accuses Sheinbaum of acting against ‘El Mencho’ under US pressure: ‘We wanted him speaking’

Senator Lilly Téllez accused President Claudia Sheinbaum of acting against drug lord 'El Mencho' due to alleged pressure from the United States.

Feb 25 • 20:08 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Finnish Family Faced Surprising Difficulties in Mexico – Pictures Show the Grim Situation

A Finnish family encountered unexpected troubles during their journey in Mexico due to drug cartel-related unrest but has now reached their destination in Guadalajara to continue their travel home.

Feb 25 • 19:56 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Mexico turned into a battlefield – 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 • 19:29 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Violence in Mexico: with fear, Guadalajara, host of the 2026 World Cup, seeks to regain its normalcy

Guadalajara, a host city for the 2026 World Cup, is struggling to return to normalcy amid fears stemming from recent violence linked to drug cartel activities following the death of notorious leader Nemesio Oseguera.

Feb 25 • 16:18 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
🇶🇦 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
🇷🇺 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 • 10:42 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

FIFA President Talks About the Future of the World Cup in Mexico Amidst the Cartel War

FIFA President Gianni Infantino reassured the public about Mexico's ability to host World Cup matches despite recent violence linked to drug cartels.

Feb 25 • 10:09 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Death of 'Mencho': US Highlights Work with Mexico to Eliminate Cartels and Drug Trafficking

US drug policy director Sara Carter emphasized the ongoing collaboration with Mexico to combat drug cartels following the recent death of notorious cartel leader El Mencho.

Feb 25 • 09:58 UTC
🇬🇧 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 • 09:55 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

The Power of Images

The security situation in Mexico is jeopardizing its role as the host of the upcoming World Cup due to escalating violence linked to drug cartels.

Feb 25 • 08:50 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The war against the narco 2.0

The article discusses the ongoing struggle against drug cartels in Mexico and the historical context of governmental efforts over the past two decades.

Feb 25 • 04:40 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Trump Attributes the Fall of Mencho to the United States

Trump claims credit for the downfall of cartel leader Mencho, asserting that large parts of Mexico are controlled by drug cartels.

Feb 25 • 04:12 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 Financiero (ES)
Crime & Justice

'Under His Wings You Will Find Refuge': Psalm 91 was the Divine Shield of 'El Mencho' and 'El Mayo'

Nemesio Oseguera, known as 'El Mencho', and Ismael 'El Mayo' Zambada, leaders of Mexico's most powerful drug cartels, shared a belief in the protective power of Psalm 91.

Feb 24 • 21:47 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Major prison break in Mexico

At least 23 inmates have escaped from a prison in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, following chaos triggered by the killing of drug lord Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes.

Feb 24 • 21:21 UTC
🇸🇪 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 • 20:19 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Sheinbaum seeks to convey calm ahead of the World Cup, but fear settles in Guadalajara

Claudia Sheinbaum assures that there are no risks for World Cup visitors, despite recent violence linked to drug cartels.

Feb 24 • 19:32 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
Crime & Justice

The love nest of 'El Mencho' in the Sierra de Jalisco was on the US blacklist

Nemesio Oseguera, known as 'El Mencho', leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, was captured at a hideout in Jalisco that was under U.S. scrutiny, despite trying to seek protection through religious symbols.

Feb 24 • 19:05 UTC
🇺🇸 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 • 18:25 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Trump threatens cartels with 'serious consequences' if they harm US citizens during drug blockades

The White House confirmed that no American casualties have been reported amidst the recent violence in Mexico following the death of a cartel leader, while warning that severe repercussions will follow should US citizens be harmed.

Feb 24 • 15:46 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Bongino warns Trump won’t 'back down' from cartels under new 'Donroe Doctrine'

Dan Bongino asserts that Trump will confront cartel violence in Mexico following the death of drug lord El Mencho.

Feb 24 • 15:44 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Crime & Justice

What is Mexico's CJNG: everything known about the world's most dangerous cartel

The CJNG, originally a faction of the Sinaloa Cartel, has evolved into a dominant criminal organization in Mexico following the death of its leader, leading to a violent restructuring.

Feb 24 • 15:12 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

The Death of "El Mencho".. Will the Wars of Mexico’s Cartels Derail the Dream of the 2026 World Cup?

The death of drug lord Nemesio Oseguera, known as "El Mencho," raises significant concerns about security threats to the upcoming 2026 World Cup in Mexico.

Feb 24 • 14:51 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
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Greg Abbott's decision to secure the Texas border and withdraw the military after the wave of violence in Mexico

Texas Governor Greg Abbott has decided to fortify the state's border and withdraw military forces following heightened violence in Mexico connected to drug cartels.

Feb 24 • 13:24 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The shocking data on the advance of drug trafficking revealed by an expert: it is already the third 'employer' in Mexico

A recent report reveals that drug trafficking has become the third largest employer in Mexico, surpassing several multinational companies.

Feb 24 • 12:49 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
World

How many drug cartels are there in Mexico, whose reign will take over after Mencho?

The article discusses the impact of the death of powerful drug lord Nemesio Oseguera Serrantés, known as 'El Mencho', on the Jalisco New Generation Cartel and the future of drug cartels in Mexico.

Feb 24 • 10:58 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Mexico: 'El Mencho' is dead, the next 'El Mencho' will follow

'El Mencho', a prominent figure in Mexico's drug cartels, is dead, but the commentary suggests that the fight against drug trafficking remains ongoing and challenges persist.

Feb 24 • 09:58 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Mexico: "El Mencho" is dead, the next "El Mencho" will follow

The article discusses the death of Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, also known as "El Mencho," emphasizing the ongoing and seemingly futile battle against drug cartels in Mexico.

Feb 24 • 09:58 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

El Mencho Earthquake: 7 Questions About the Implications of the Death of the Leader of the Most Dangerous Drug Gang in Mexico

The death of drug lord Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, known as El Mencho, has triggered widespread violence and revenge from his cartel across Mexico.

Feb 24 • 08:51 UTC
🇲🇽 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 • 08:21 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

Mexico deploys 10,000 soldiers to suppress clashes after drug lord's killing

Mexico has deployed 10,000 soldiers to quell violence following the death of a prominent drug lord.

Feb 24 • 07:42 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

A Reflection on What Happened Last Sunday

The arrest of 'El Mencho' last Sunday was anticipated, signaling a significant escalation in violence from the CJNG.

Feb 24 • 07:34 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Violence in Mexico after drug lord's death has killed dozens of people

At least 74 people have died in violence following the death of drug lord Nemesio 'El Mencho' Oseguera, according to Mexico's Security Minister.

Feb 24 • 05:21 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

How organized crime in Latin America has turned into an integrated economic and political system?

The article discusses how drug cartels in Latin America, particularly in Mexico, have evolved into powerful entities that influence economic and political landscapes.

Feb 24 • 05:00 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

How to Break Drug Cartels? Targeting the Leaders Is Not Enough, Says Expert on Mexico

An expert discusses the challenges of tackling drug cartels in Mexico, emphasizing that simply targeting the leaders is insufficient.

Feb 24 • 04:59 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Mexico, a country without major drug lords

The article discusses the ongoing challenges in Mexico's fight against drug cartels, particularly the rise of smaller, unpredictable groups following the takedown of major figures like El Mencho.

Feb 24 • 04:40 UTC
🇫🇮 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 • 01:56 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Abbott surges Texas troopers to border after cartel kingpin’s killing sparks violence in Mexico

Texas Governor Greg Abbott has ordered a surge of state troopers to the border due to rising cartel violence following the killing of a major drug lord.

Feb 24 • 01:28 UTC

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