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Mexican 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, 2026After killing of top drug lord, cartels use fake news to spread fear in Mexico - Reuters
After killing of top drug lord, cartels use fake news to spread fear in Mexico Reuters
February 24, 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, 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, 2026