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Fifa 'closely monitoring' Mexico cartel violence before World Cup
BBC Sport explores the unfolding security situation in Mexico, as Fifa says it is "closely monitoring" developments before this summer's World Cup.
February 24, 2026'Burned and destroyed': Locals and tourists describe Mexico unrest
Violence has erupted across several states in Mexico after cartel leader El Mencho was killed on Sunday.
February 23, 2026Mexico sends thousands of soldiers to stop violence after death of drug lord
A wave of violence has erupted across Mexico since a powerful drug cartel boss died following his capture by special forces.
February 23, 2026What the killing of drug lord 'El Mencho' means for Mexico
Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, known as "El Mencho", was killed during a security operation to arrest him, Mexico's defence ministry has said.
February 23, 2026Violence erupts in Mexico after drug lord El Mencho killed
The death of the most-wanted Jalisco cartel chief sparks retaliatory violence in at least a dozen states in Mexico.
February 23, 2026Who was El Mencho, Mexico's most wanted man?
The BBC's Will Grant examines the power wielded by the Jalisco drug cartel chief, who died after a clash with security forces assisted by US intelligence.
February 23, 2026Mexican drug lord killing sparks revenge attacks; cars and businesses set ablaze, highways blocked - Reuters
Mexican drug lord killing sparks revenge attacks; cars and businesses set ablaze, highways blocked Reuters
February 23, 2026Mexico'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.
February 22, 2026Mexican cartel boss 'El Mencho' killed in military raid - Reuters
Mexican cartel boss 'El Mencho' killed in military raid Reuters
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Fifa 'closely monitoring' Mexico cartel violence before World Cup
The violence which erupted in Mexico on Sunday is among the worst the country has known in years Fifa says it is "closely monitoring" the eruption in cartel violence occurring in Mexico, which is set
Mexico deploys 10,000 troops to end violence over drug lord's death
Soldiers from the Mexican Army guard the facilities of the Military Garrison in Ciudad Juarez, Chihuahua state, Mexico. - AFP PIC
Mexico deploys 10,000 troops to end violence over drug lord's death
World News of Nemesio Oseguera's death triggered spasms of violence, with cartel members blocking roads in 20 states and torching vehicles and businesses. Burned cars are seen in the parking lot of
Mexico News Updates: US Issues New Guidance as Violence Persists
Mexico has been plunged into widespread unrest after the army killed Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes, known as El Mencho, the powerful leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG). His death tr
Cae Nemesio Oseguera, ‘El Mencho’, el narco más buscado, en un operativo de seguridad
El líder del Cartel Jalisco Nueva Generación es abatido por el Ejército tras décadas burlando a la justicia, después de un operativo en la sierra de Jalisco que ha desatado una reacción violenta en di
What to Know About the Operation to Kill Mexican Drug Lord ‘El Mencho’—and the U.S.’s Role
Mexican security forces have killed the country’s most-wanted drug kingpin using U.S. intelligence. The military raid in the town of Tapalpa in the western state of Jalisco on Sunday took down Nemesi
Mexican drug lord killing sparks revenge attacks as cars and businesses are set ablaze
Mexico was braced for more violence on Monday after the killing of drug lord Nemesio "El Mencho" Oseguera Cervantes, with the country's Defence Secretary saying the operation was supported with help f
What the killing of drug lord 'El Mencho' means for Mexico
Mexico's most wanted man and the leader of the feared Jalisco New Generation (CJNG) drug cartel has been killed, Mexico's defence ministry has confirmed. The security operation and killing has been h
Mexican army kills 'El Mencho', leader of powerful Jalisco New Generation cartel
Topic:Drugs The US State Department had offered a reward of up to $US15 million for information leading to the arrest of El Mencho. (AP: Armando Solis) Mexican drug lord Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes
Major drug lord 'El Mencho' killed in Mexican military operation with US intelligence support
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Mexico's most powerful cartel boss El Mencho killed; violence in several states
El Mencho, the elusive cartel leader and one of the world’s most wanted drug traffickers, has died after sustaining injuries in a military operation in Mexico, the country's defence ministry announced