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Was Trump behind Mexican druglord El Mencho’s assassination? MAGA ally makes bombshell claim of ‘US-supported operation’

A controversial claim has surfaced on social media suggesting that the United States was directly involved in the killing of one of Mexico’s most powerful drug lords, though officials have not confirmed this.

The Times of India

Mexican security forces kill drug cartel boss ‘El Mencho’

Death of Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, one of world’s most wanted drug traffickers, sets off wave of disorder across several Mexican states

The Guardian - UK

El Mencho Overtakes El Chapo's Legacy as CJNG Becomes World's Most Powerful Cartel

Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, better known as "El Mencho," has consolidated his place as the most powerful drug trafficker in the world, according to a new investigation by The Wall Street Journal. His organization, the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG), has eclipsed the once-dominant Sinaloa Cartel by capitalizing on shifts in…

Latin Times

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U.S. Prosecutors Present More Than 76,000 Documents in First Hearing for Former CJNG Financial Operator

"El Cuini" was among 26 individuals recently extradited to the U.S. for alleged ties to organized crime and drug trafficking; he is the brother-in-law of Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, also known as "El Mencho," leader of the Jalisco Cartel.

Latin Times

High-Ranking Jalisco Cartel Member And Relative of Leader 'El Mencho,' Arrested in Mexico

A high-ranking member of the Cártel Jalisco Nueva Generación (CJNG) and a direct relative of the group's leader, Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, also known as "El Mencho," has been arrested in Mexico.

Latin Times

Guns bought in the US and trafficked to Mexican drug cartels fuel violence in Mexico and the migration crisis

The Mexican security forces tracking Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes – the leader of a deadly drug cartel that has been a top driver of violence in Mexico and narcotic addiction in America – thought they finally had him cornered on May 1, 2015.

The Conversation

Former Cartel del Golfo Leader and Cooperating Witness In Case Against 'El Menchito' Dies While In U.S. Custody

"El Pelón" testified against Rubén Oseguera González, son of Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes alias "El Mencho," leader of the Cártel Jalisco Nueva Generación

Latin Times

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Son Of Mexican Drug Lord Sentenced To Life In US Prison

A top leader of Mexico's violent Jalisco New Generation cartel was sentenced to life in US prison Friday for his bloody role in creating one of the world's most powerful drug syndicates.

International Business Times

Why has Mexico handed over drug cartel leaders to US? Who are they?

Mexico’s largest handover in years comes days before Trump imposes tariffs on Mexican goods.

Al Jazeera

Cartel boss’s son-in-law faked death to lead secret life of luxury, police say

Cristian Fernando Gutierrez-Ochoa was charged with international drug trafficking and money laundering offenses

The Independent UK

U.S Ambassador to Mexico Responds to AMLO on Sinaloa Turf Wars: 'What is Being Seen Is Not the Fault of the U.S.'

AMLO had said that "If we are now facing instability and clashes in Sinaloa, it is because they (the U.S.) made that decision", in reference El Mayo Zambada's arrest

Latin Times

El Chapo, El Mencho and Maripily Rivera receive votes in weekend elections in Mexico and Puerto Rico

The story broke when voters began posting photos on social media, showcasing their unconventional choices among local candidates

Latin Times

Mexican cartel urges that innocents be kept out of drug war in video message

A video claiming to be from Mexico's powerful Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) circulated on social media on Friday, urging that fighting be kept between criminal groups and avoid innocents.

Reuters

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