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Almost Two Thirds Of Mexican States Saw Violent Episodes After The Killing Of El Mencho
With widespread violence and chaos following the death of cartel leader Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes "El Mencho" on Sunday, U.S. citizens in Mexico are being urged to shelter in place.

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What to know about the killing of the powerful cartel leader ‘El Mencho’ in Mexico
U.S. provided “intelligence support” in raid that killed Mexican drug lord “El Mencho”
Romantic tryst led to Mexican cartel leader's capture, death
A visit from a romantic partner of infamous cartel boss Nemesio Oseguera, known as "El Mencho," led to his capture and death, Mexican authorities said in an assessment of Sunday's operation, after whi...

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The criminal ascent of 'El Mencho' as Mexico's most powerful drug lord
Mexico’s most-wanted drug leader killed in military operation as clashes erupt and US tourists told to shelter in place
Trump issues warning to Mexico as dozens are killed after cartel boss capture
Approximately 30 criminal suspects were killed in Jalisco, with an additional four fatalities reported in Michoacán, Mexico Security Secretary Omar García Harfuch said.

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Who was El Mencho, the former police officer who co-founded an ultraviolent cartel in Mexico?
What is happening in Mexico? Violence after killing of cartel leader El Mencho
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Who is Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes

He is identified as the top leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, commonly known as CJNG. Under his leadership, the group evolved from a
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Deadly Raid on Mexican Drug Lord Triggers Unrest in Region Hosting the 2026 World Cup

After Mexican forces killed Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, head of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, in a U.S.-backed operation, retaliatory violence spread across several states. An expert speculated the raid was part of preparations for the 2026 World Cup.

Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes: Jalisco cartel leader's life comes to violent end after 4 decades of crime

The killing of Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes in an operation in Jalisco state is likely sending "psychological shockwaves" through Mexico's drug cartels, a former high-place U.S. official told CBC News on Monday.
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US pressure factored in Mexico’s decision to take out Jalisco cartel boss, experts say

Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes has been in the crosshairs of Mexican law enforcement since at least 2015, when his associates allegedly shot down a military helicopter in Jalisco, Mexico, and killed