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US charges Mexican governor and other leaders with aiding drug cartel
The governor of Sinaloa, Rúben Rocha Moya, hails from the same party as the president of Mexico.
April 30, 2026Mexican drug lord 'El Mencho' buried in golden coffin
Nemesio Oseguera led the feared Jalisco New Generation Cartel until his death as a result of a firefight in February.
March 3, 2026'Fear is everywhere': BBC reports from Mexican city turned into war zone by drug cartel feud
Culiacán in northern Mexico has seen a surge in violence as rival factions of the Sinaloa cartel battle for control.
February 25, 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, 2026Unprecedented military raid is risky gamble for Mexico's Sheinbaum - Reuters
Unprecedented military raid is risky gamble for Mexico's Sheinbaum Reuters
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, 2026Exclusive: New US military-led group aided Mexico's hunt for 'El Mencho' cartel boss - Reuters
Exclusive: New US military-led group aided Mexico's hunt for 'El Mencho' cartel boss Reuters
February 22, 2026Cop turned crime boss, Nemesio 'El Mencho' Oseguera leaves bloody legacy - Reuters
Cop turned crime boss, Nemesio 'El Mencho' Oseguera leaves bloody legacy Reuters
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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In ‘El Mencho’s’ last redoubt, a crucifix, saint candles and a handwritten psalm
Trees and buildings dot Tapalpa, Mexico, Monday, Feb. 23, 2026, a day after the Mexican army killed Jalisco New Generation Cartel leader Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, known as “El Mencho.” (AP Photo/Mar
Jalisco cartel leader ‘El Mencho’ buried in a golden casket in a Guadalajara cemetery
A car carrying the remains of who authorities identified as the late Jalisco New Generation Cartel leader Nemesio Oseguera, alias “El Mencho,” arrives at Recinto de Paz cemetery in Guadalajara, Mexico
'Fear is everywhere': BBC reports from Mexican city turned into war zone by drug cartel feud
Mexico's president has praised the special forces for "bringing down" the country's most wanted man, drug lord Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes. Oseguera, better known as "El Mencho", died in custody on Su
Surveillance of romantic partner led to El Mencho’s deadly capture, Mexican authorities say
The Mexican army killed the most powerful cartel leader in the country and one of the United States’ most wanted fugitives on Sunday, notching a major victory. (Produced by Elaine Carroll) A soldier
Violence in Mexico after military kills notorious drug cartel boss – a visual guide
Streets empty as residents shield from chaos of retaliatory attacks after death of ‘El Mencho’ in federal raid Mexico is on alert after cartel gunmen went on a violent rampage of revenge in response
Unprecedented military raid is risky gamble for Mexico’s Sheinbaum
Sign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inbox Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum at a press conference about the wave of violence in Mexico, following the killing of Mexican drug lord N
Mexico sends thousands of soldiers to stop violence after death of drug lord
Mexico has deployed thousands of soldiers to bolster security, the country's security minister has said, after a wave of violence erupted following the death of a powerful drug lord. Defence Secretar
Mexican drug cartel boss ‘El Mencho’ tracked through romantic partner
Killing of Jalisco New Generation Cartel leader sparks wave of violence across western Mexico Analysis: Mexico faces uphill battle to appease kingpin Trump Who was El Mencho? Mexican authorities tr
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
Mexico violence surges, US Embassy issues alert after El Mencho death
The U.S. Embassy in Mexico issued an emergency security alert for its citizens in five states in the country, following the unrest sparked by the death of Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, “El Mencho,” lead
Death of cartel boss El Mencho triggers violence across Mexico
Violence erupted in Mexico on Sunday night after security forces killed "El Mencho", the leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, one of the country's most powerful drug cartels. The drug lord Ne
How Mexico killed the powerful cartel leader ‘El Mencho’ and what it means
The Mexican army killed the leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes, “El Mencho,” on Sunday, decapitating what had become Mexico’s most powerful drug cartel and t
Mexico fears more violence after army kills leader of powerful Jalisco cartel
The Mexican army killed the leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes, “El Mencho,” on Sunday, decapitating what had become Mexico’s most powerful cartel and giving
Who was El Mencho, Mexico's most wanted man?
There are only a handful of names that have had a lasting impact in the history of Mexican organised crime. Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes – more commonly known as "El Mencho" – is one of them. Hailing
Cartel henchmen unleash violence after top drug lord killed in Mexico
Members of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG), one of the most powerful and feared criminal organisations in Mexico, have unleashed a wave of violence across 20 Mexican states. They torched bus
Mexican army kills top drug kingpin ‘El Mencho’ and several others, prompting airlines to suspend flights to Puerto Vallarta
The Mexican army killed the leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes, “El Mencho,” on Sunday, decapitating what had become Mexico’s most powerful cartel and giving
Mexican drug lord 'El Mencho' killed in military operation - sparking retaliatory violence
Nemesio Ruben Oseguera Cervantes was the leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, one of the nation's most powerful criminal organisations. Monday 23 February 2026 02:34, UK One of Mexico's most