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25 Mexican National Guard troops left dead during an operation that killed cartel leader ‘El Mencho’
- In Jalisco, security forces killed the notorious leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel after Sunday morning operations, and 25 National Guard members died in six attacks.
- The Jalisco New Generation Cartel, led by Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, trafficked fentanyl, methamphetamine and cocaine to the United States, with the U.S. State Department offering a $15 million reward.
- Authorities tracked a romantic partner to a Tapalpa hideout, where Oseguera Cervantes and two bodyguards were wounded in a firefight and died en route to Mexico City, while drone footage showed black smoke over Puerto Vallarta.
- In the aftermath, security officials reported at least 73 dead, including suspects and security forces, after the operation in Jalisco and Michoacán.
- President Claudia Sheinbaum urged calm as authorities cleared more than 250 roadblocks across 20 states, more than 1,000 people were trapped overnight in Guadalajara's zoo, and U.S. officials praised Mexico's armed forces.
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25 Mexican National Guard troops killed in cartel revenge attacks after leader’s death
25 Mexican National Guard troops killed in cartel revenge attacks after leader’s death | 23 Feb 2026 | Cartel violence that erupted across Mexico left 25 Mexican National Guard troops and more than two dozen criminal suspects among the dead following the killing of Jalisco New Generation cartel leader Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, officials said Monday. Mexico Security Secretary Omar García Harfuch said the troops in Jalisco were killed in six sep…
Mexico: President tries to calm fears after troops and cartel clash
Trepidation hung over Mexico on Monday as relative calm seemed to be holding after 24 hours of violence. Following the killing of their leader, known as ‘El Mencho’, the Jalisco New Generation Cartel unleashed a wave of destruction across the country. Roads were blocked with burning cars and 25 national guard troops were killed in gun battles months before Mexico is due to co-host the football World Cup.
Mexico death toll mounts to 73 after capture of cartel boss 'El Mencho'
GUADALAJARA, Mexico (AP) — At least 73 people died in Mexico’s attempt to capture the notorious leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel and the violent aftermath of his death, authorities said Monday as much of the country feared another wave of violence. The body count taken by security officials included security forces, suspected cartel members and others. Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, called “El Mencho,” was the boss of one of the fastest-…
Key Events in Mexican Operation to Capture Cartel Leader 'El Mencho'
Mexico’s most-wanted cartel leader Nemesio Oseguera, alias “El Mencho,” was captured and killed in a dramatic military raid on Sunday, setting off a wave of retaliatory violence across the country. Oseguera was the mastermind of the powerful Jalisco New Generation Cartel, a major fentanyl supplier to the United States. Here is a timeline of events as detailed by Mexican officials on Monday: February 20: Trailing ‘El Mencho’ Following a tip-off f…
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