Get all your news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One app.

Get all your news in one place.

100's of premium titles. One news app.

REVEALED: 7 | Vintage Vibes

Mexico on Edge: Cartel Violence Explodes Nationwide Following El Mencho Operation

Following the death of drug lord 'El Mencho', Mexico experiences widespread cartel violence, impacting multiple states and prompting international travel advisories.

International Business Times UK

U.S. Ambassador To Mexico Celebrates Killing Of El Mencho: 'Respect And Solidarity With Mexican Officials And Law Enforcement'

Ronald Johnson, the U.S. ambassador to Mexico, celebrated the killing of Nemesio Ruben Oseguera Cervantes, known as "El Mencho," the longtime leader of the Cártel Jalisco Nueva Generación (CJNG), on Sunday.

Latin Times

Mexican drug cartel boss ‘El Mencho’ tracked through romantic partner

Killing of Jalisco New Generation Cartel leader sparks wave of violence across western Mexico

The Guardian - UK

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

El Mencho Killed: Inside the $1B Cartel Kingpin's Family and Fortune

Explore the aftermath of El Mencho's death, his family's alleged involvement, and what lies ahead for the Cártel de Jalisco Nueva Generación (CJNG).

International Business Times UK

Mexico erupts and World Cup security fears rise after a cartel boss’s killing

The fallout from the operation that took out ‘El Mencho’ has already led to the cancellation of football matches. Could the World Cup be affected too?

The Guardian - US

Mexican States Cancel Classes As Violence Over Killing Of El Mencho Continues

Different states across Mexico cancelled classes on Monday as violence over the killing of Nemesio Ruben Oseguera Cervantes, known as "El Mencho," the leader of the Cartel Jalisco Nueva Generacion, continues.

Latin Times

First Thing: US to stop collecting Trump tariffs ruled illegal by supreme court

Dollar slumps and gold rises as authorities say they will halt levies linked to emergency powers but give no word on refunds. Plus, meet some of the people suing the president over civil liberties

The Guardian - UK

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

Who was El Mencho, the former Mexican police officer turned cartel kingpin?

Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes rose up the ranks to become one of Mexico’s most fearsome drug lords

The Independent UK

CJNG's Chilling Ultimatum: 'If Demands Are Not Met,' Cartel Vows to Storm Homes and Hotels in Revenge Rampage

Following the death of CJNG leader El Mencho, Mexico faces cartel violence and threats, impacting multiple states and international relations

International Business Times UK

How Mexican forces killed El Mencho, the country's most powerful cartel leader

Mexican forces killed cartel boss Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes aka El Mencho on Sunday, sparking violent reprisals across multiple states and raising fears of further chaos. How was he killed, and what's next for the Jalisco New Generation cartel?

Euronews

Who is El Mencho’s daughter Jessica Johanna: Know how her business ties led to a 30-month US prison sentence

Investigators have increasingly focused on financial trails and corporate networks that sit behind such organisations. That shift was evident in the case of Jessica Johanna Oseguera González, whose legal troubles stemmed not from drug trafficking charges but from alleged dealings with sanctioned businesses. As the daughter of Nemesio Rubén Oseguera…

The Times of India

Mexico violence: What are your travel rights if you are there or are booked to go?

All you need to know as drug-related violence erupts across this popular destination

The Independent UK

Tourists Trapped in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, Shelters in Hotel Rooftop Following the Death of Cartel Leader El Mencho

Violence erupts in Puerto Vallarta following the death of cartel leader El Mencho, leading to city-wide chaos and travel disruptions.

International Business Times UK

Mexico latest: Tourists told to shelter in place after killing of cartel drug lord El Mencho sparks violence

Suspected gang members react to death of notorious crime boss in Jalisco Sunday by burning buses and businesses as visitors on vacation describe ‘war zone’

The Independent UK

Get all your
news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One news app.

Evening Standard

Brits given Mexico travel warning as killing of cartel boss 'El Mencho' sparks unrest in tourist hotspots

Travel warning comes as killing of cartel boss ‘El Mencho’ sparks violence

The Times of India

Mexico tense after El Mencho’s death: Videos show chaos as cartel members storm airport, torch petrol pump

Mexico's most wanted cartel leader, Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, known as "El Mencho," was killed by the government, sparking widespread violent reprisals. Cartel operatives retaliated by blocking roads, torching businesses, and vehicles across several states, demonstrating their power and reach. The unrest disrupted daily life, including transportation and events, highlighting the…

Axios

Mexico killed "El Mencho." Here's how and what we know about U.S. role in the operation

Mexico's defense ministry shared insight into the U.S. role.

Euronews

Death of cartel boss El Mencho triggers violence across Mexico

Violence erupted across Mexico after cartel leader El Mencho was killed in Jalisco, with roadblocks, flight cancellations and at least 14 people dead.

Get all your
news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One news app.

The Times of India

‘US provided key intel’: How Mexican Army took out its most wanted cartel boss 'El Mencho'

Mexico’s most wanted drug lord, Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, known as El Mencho, was killed after a high-stakes military operation in the western state of Jalisco that triggered one of the most violent backlashes seen in the country in recent years.

The Independent UK

Mexico fears more violence as tourists warned and schools closed following killing of powerful Cartel boss

Mexico hoped the death of the world's biggest fentanyl traffickers would ease Trump administration pressure to do more against the cartels

The Times of India

Who was 'El Mencho' and what's next for Mexico's fastest-growing cartel?

Mexico’s most-wanted drug lord Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, known as El Mencho, was killed during a government operation in Jalisco, triggering nationwide cartel violence. Founder of the powerful Jalisco New Generation Cartel, he built one of Mexico’s fastest-growing and most aggressive criminal organisations. His death is a major blow to the…

The Times of India

Supermarkets, banks, cars set on fire: Cartel goes on revenge spree after El Mencho killed — what's happening in Mexico?

Mexico experienced a coordinated wave of retaliation following the killing of feared cartel boss El Mencho. Gunmen loyal to the CJNG leader blocked highways and torched businesses, disrupting air travel and prompting residents to seek shelter. This show of force, described as revenge, highlights the ongoing challenges of cartel violence…

The Guardian - AU

Who was El Mencho, the former police officer who co-founded an ultraviolent cartel in Mexico?

Drug lord who was killed by Mexican special forces on Sunday led a cartel known for aggression and military-style arsenal

The Independent UK

Inside the operation to kill Mexico’s most powerful cartel leader

The Mexican army killed the country’s most powerful cartel leader and one of the United States’ most wanted fugitives, notching a major victory

The Times of India

Mexico’s most wanted drug lord El Mencho killed in army raid; highways blocked, flights cancelled in cartel retaliation – top developments

Mexico's most wanted drug lord, El Mencho, was killed in a military operation in Jalisco, sparking widespread retaliatory violence. The operation, a significant blow to organized crime, led to road blockages, arson, and clashes across multiple states, prompting travel advisories from the US and Canada.

1 … 6 7 8 9

People

Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman

Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes

Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo

22 stories

Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes

17 stories

David Mora

16 stories

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

Organisations

the Trump Administration

the Jalisco New Generation Cartel

35 stories

New Generation Cartel

33 stories

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

Topics

Places

Fourteen days free

Download the app

One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.