Mexico Cartel Death
- Ginette Riquelme - AP
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A National Guard patrols the area outside of the General Prosecutor's headquarters in Mexico City, Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026, after authorities reported that the Mexican Army killed Jalisco New Generation Cartel leader Nemesio Oseguera, known as "El Mencho."
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25 Mexican National Guard troops left dead during an operation that killed cartel leader 'El Mencho'
Twenty-five members of the Mexican National Guard were left dead in six separate attacks after special forces killed the notorious leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel. That's according to the country’s security secretary, who spoke Monday as much of Mexico feared more violence. Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes was known as “El Mencho.” He was the boss of one of the fastest-growing criminal networks in Mexico, known for trafficking fentanyl, methamphetamine and cocaine to the United States and staging brazen attacks against government officials. He was killed after a shootout in his home state of Jalisco. Cartel members responded with widespread violence, blocking roads and setting fire to vehicles.
The White House, which confirmed U.S. intelligence support to capture Oseguera Cervantes, applauded the operation.
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