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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, 2026Mexican authorities return body of cartel boss 'El Mencho' to relatives - Reuters
Mexican authorities return body of cartel boss 'El Mencho' to relatives Reuters
February 28, 2026Watch: BBC on streets of Mexican city gripped by deadly cartel violence
BBC international correspondent Quentin Sommerville travelled to Culiacán in northern Sinaloa state following an explosion in violence.
February 25, 2026Threat of further violence looms after Mexican cartel rampage
The BBC speaks to Guadalajara residents days after cartel members sought to avenge the killing of Nemesio "El Mencho" Oseguera.
February 24, 2026Mexico president says there are 'all guarantees' for 2026 World Cup - Reuters
Mexico president says there are 'all guarantees' for 2026 World Cup Reuters
February 24, 2026Mexico hunts 23 inmates sprung from jail during wave of violence
The prisoners escaped from a jail in Puerto Vallarta after armed men rammed one of the gates.
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, 2026Unprecedented military raid is risky gamble for Mexico's Sheinbaum - Reuters
Unprecedented military raid is risky gamble for Mexico's Sheinbaum Reuters
February 23, 2026Key events in Mexican operation to capture cartel leader 'El Mencho' - Reuters
Key events in Mexican operation to capture cartel leader 'El Mencho' 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, 2026Air Canada, United Airlines halt flights to Mexico's Puerto Vallarta - Reuters
Air Canada, United Airlines halt flights to Mexico's Puerto Vallarta 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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