Mexican Forces Kill Most-Wanted Drug Lord El Mencho with U.S. Intelligence Support

Mexican security forces have killed Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes, the leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, following a high-stakes operation supported by United States intelligence. The death of the man known as El Mencho marks a significant turning point in the regional drug war but has sparked immediate fears of retaliatory violence across Mexico.

Liam O'Sullivan

February 23, 2026688 views

Related Stories

Politics

Thune Advocates for Iranian Regime Change as Nuclear Talks Resume Amid Rising Tensions

1d ago

Politics

Wyoming Legislature Rocked by Images of Activist Handing Checks to Lawmakers on House Floor

1d ago

Politics

Pentagon Removes Joint Staff Director Vice Adm. Fred Kacher After 90 Days

1d ago

Politics

Public Support for Deportation Agenda Clashes With Concerns Over Enforcement Tactics

1d ago

Comments (2)

Sign in to leave a comment.

Natasha Volkov4d ago

While this

00

Reply

Marco Ricci4d ago

While this is a significant

00

Reply