Mexico's most wanted drug lord 'El Mencho' killed in military operation
Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, known as "El Mencho", headed one of Mexico's most powerful drug cartels.
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"in most parts of the country, activities are proceeding normally"
— Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo , Politician
"El Mencho's death was a great development for Mexico, the US, Latin America, and the world."
— Christopher Landau , Other
"one of the most significant actions undertaken in the history of drug trafficking"
— Mike Vigil , Other
"I’ve just been informed that Mexican security forces have killed ‘El Mencho,’ one of the bloodiest and most ruthless drug kingpins."
— Christopher Landau , Other
Key People
Former US ambassador to Mexico.
Claudia Sheinbaum is the President of Mexico City.
Claudia Sheinbaum is the President of Mexico.
Former president of the United States known for his aggressive economic policies.
Former Chief of International Operations for the US Drug Enforcement Administration.
Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, also known as 'El Mencho', is a notorious drug lord in Mexico.
Leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel.
Governor of Jalisco.
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Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, known as "El Mencho", headed one of Mexico's most powerful drug cartels.
The Mexican army killed Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes, known as 'El Mencho,' leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, in a military operation in Tapalpa, Jalisco. The operation led to violent retaliation by the CJNG, including burning vehicles and setting up roadblocks, prompting airlines to suspend flights to Puerto Vallarta.
Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, known as 'El Mencho,' leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, was killed during a Mexican military operation in Jalisco. The operation was conducted with U.S. intelligence support, leading to his death and the deaths of three other cartel members.
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