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

  • 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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A military operation to arrest "El Mencho" ends bloody. The cartel chief succumbs to his injuries after the attack, then his supporters overlay the World Cup country with a wave of violence.

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Telemundo 20 broke the news in on Sunday, February 22, 2026.
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