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Mexican Army Kills 'El Mencho,' Leader of Jalisco Cartel

El Mencho's death followed a military raid in Jalisco, killing six cartel members and sparking widespread violent reprisals across multiple Mexican states, officials said.

  • Mexican drug lord Nemesio Oseguera, known as 'El Mencho', was killed in a military raid in Jalisco after being seriously injured in a shootout, dying during an air transfer to Mexico City.
  • The US provided intelligence support for the operation, as confirmed by Mexico's Defence Ministry.
  • The US had designated the Jalisco New Generation Cartel as a terrorist organization and offered a reward for information leading to Oseguera's capture.
  • Following Oseguera's death, violent protests with roadblocks and burning vehicles occurred in Jalisco and other states.
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Telemundo 20 broke the news in on Sunday, February 22, 2026.
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