'El Mencho' killing signals volatile new chapter in Mexico's drug war

The Hill · Feb 26, 2026 · Collected from RSS

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The killing of one of Mexico's most notorious drug kingpins over the weekend signals the start of a more forceful chapter in the country's war against drug cartels, as President Trump has pressured Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum to take the fight to powerful criminal syndicates. The high-stakes operation to capture Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, known as...

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Euronewsabout 7 hours ago
Mexican Jalisco cartel may survive El Mencho's demise, experts warn
The fall of "El Mencho" opens a new scenario for the CJNG: a decentralised cartel with a criminal franchise model and international presence that could survive the absence of its leader.

Al Jazeera1 day ago
What El Mencho’s death means for Mexico’s cartels
Mexico kills cartel leader El Mencho. Violence erupts nationwide. What changes now?

France 241 day ago
After El Mencho's death, what lies ahead for Mexico’s Jalisco New Generation Cartel?
The killing of Nemesio "El Mencho" Oseguera Cervantes, leader of the powerful Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG), marked a turning point in Mexico’s long war against organised crime. But after his death triggered unrest across the country this week, fears are mounting that internal rivalries and territorial battles could trigger more violence.

Euronews1 day ago
Mexico travel: Your rights during civil unrest explained after cartel boss killing sparked violence
While the situation in Puerto Vallarta and Guadalajara appears to have returned to normal, many travellers have faced disruption over the past few days. Here’s what you need to know about your rights in cases of civil unrest.

Wired1 day ago
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Drug kingpin Nemesio “El Mencho” Oseguera Cervantes may be dead, but the Jalisco cartel he ran for years will likely outlive him—thanks, in part, to the criminal group’s embrace of technology.

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