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‘An ideological guest list’: Trump invites Latin America’s rightwing leaders to Florida summit

Omission of presidents of Brazil, Mexico and Colombia, however, exposes failure of US president’s ‘theatrical’ doctrine, say experts

The Guardian - UK

El Mencho Moved to Gated Community to See His Daughters, a Decision That Ultimately Led To His Killing: Report

Mexican officials believe Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes had become largely estranged from his wife and maintained relationships with several lovers, including the woman who unwittingly led authorities to him. Officials are yet to identify her.

Latin Times

Mexican Officials Offer World Cup Reassurances Despite Cartel Violence And Killing Of El Mencho: 'We Are Prepared'

Mexican authorities insist the country is ready to host the World Cup despite a wave of cartel violence following the killing of Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, alias 'El Mencho', in February.

Latin Times

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Top Mexican Official Says Troops Guarded Funeral Of El Mencho To Protect Civilians

Mexican Security Secretary Omar Garcia Harfuch said that troops guarded the funeral of Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, known as "El Mencho" and longtime leader of the Cartel Jalisco Nueva Generacion, to protect civilians.

Latin Times

Killing Drug Lords Won't End Mexico's Cartels. Ending the Drug War Might.

The death of El Mencho shows why decades of prohibition enforcement have only strengthened cartels.

Reason

Mexican president visits Jalisco to ease concerns over violence ahead of FIFA World Cup

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum is visiting the western state of Jalisco in an attempt to offset fears over the upcoming FIFA World Cup

The Independent UK

Thousands Of Rounds Of Ammo Headed To Mexico Seized Inside a Car In Arizona

Law enforcement officers in Arizona seized thousands of rounds of ammunition in Arizona as an individual was trying to smuggle them into Mexico.

Latin Times

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Inside the paradox of Mexico's never-ending war on drugs

The decades-long war on drugs, initiated by Nixon, has devolved into a geopolitical quagmire. The recent death of cartel leader El Mencho, hailed as a victory, quickly led to widespread chaos, demonstrating how successes in combating drug trafficking often breed deeper crises and more violence across Latin America.

The Times of India

Testimony From Former Jalisco Cartel Operative Points to 'El Sapo' as Succesor Of El Mencho After His Killing

According to testimony from one of his former bodyguards, El Sapo is considered to be the most violent member of El Mencho's inner circle and was one of the CJNG leader's most trusted men until his death on Feb. 22.

Latin Times

Mexican President Sheinbaum Says Prosecutor's Office Must Explain Media Access to El Mencho's Hideout

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum was questioned during her Tuesday morning press conference about media access to the home where Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, also known as "El Mencho," longtime leader of the Cártel Jalisco Nueva Generación, was killed.

Latin Times

El Mencho Buried In Golden Casket In Large Funeral Procession With Military Presence, Images Show

Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, known as "El Mencho" and the leader of the Cartel Jalisco Nueva Generacion (CJNG), was buried in a golden casket in a large funeral procession with military presence, local media reported.

Latin Times

Drug lord El Mencho buried at private funeral service

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The Independent UK

Jalisco cartel leader ‘El Mencho’ buried in golden casket at cemetery

The leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel has been buried in the state that gave its name to one of Mexico’s most powerful cartels

The Independent UK

DEA Sting in Arizona Turns Into Shootout, Leads to Seizure Tens Of Thousands Of Fentanyl Pills

A drug bust in the state of Arizona took a dangerous turn when one of the suspects allegedly opened fire on law enforcement officers.

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Seven In Ten Mexicans Approve of Sheinbaum's Handling of the Operation That Killed El Mencho

Seven in 10 Mexicans approve of President Claudia Sheinbaum's handling of the operation that resulted in the death of cartel leader Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, known as "El Mencho," according to a new poll.

Latin Times

Claudia Sheinbaum Says That If U.S. Wants To See a Decrease In Drug Trafficking, It Should Stop The Flow Of Weapons Across The Border

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said that if the U.S. wants to see a decrease in drug trafficking, it should stop the flow of weapons across the border.

Latin Times

After El Mencho's Death, U.S. Shifts Focus to Sinaloa Cartel Leaders in Tijuana

On Feb. 26, the U.S. Department of State announced a reward of up to $5 million each for information leading to the arrests of René Arzate García, known as "La Rana," and his brother Alfonso Arzate García, known as "Aquiles."

Latin Times

El Mencho Had Reportedly Secured 2026 World Cup Tickets to Cement Alliances Before His Killing

FIFA President Gianni Infantino confirmed the World Cup will go on as planned, adding that the organization has "total confidence in Mexico"

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The Independent UK

Mexico authorities hand over body of drug lord ‘El Mencho’ to his family

Mexican prosecutors say they have returned the body of drug lord Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, known as El Mencho, to his family

The Guardian - UK

‘Iron river’: Mexico’s cartel violence fuelled by trafficked firearms from US

Lax American gun laws mean weapons are readily available to buy and smuggle south of the border

Latin Times

This Is the Top Venezuelan Official at the Top of the U.S. Most Wanted List After El Mencho's Death

Diosdado Cabello, Venezuela's interior minister and a senior ruling-party figure, is now the highest-priority target on the U.S. reward list following the recent death of Mexican cartel leader Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, known as "El Mencho."

Latin Times

Cartel Expert Warns of Hydra Effect After El Mencho's Death: 'Cut Off One Head, Another Grows'

"Without structural efforts to combat corruption," added investigative journalist Antonio Nieto, "there will be no evident change for ordinary people"

Latin Times

Mexico's Top Security Official Lists The Potential Successors Of El Mencho: 'Two Are More Likely'

Mexican Security Secretary Omar Garcia Harfuch detailed the potential successors of Nemesio Ruben Oseguera Cervantes, known as El Mencho and longtime leader of the Cartel Jalisco Nueva Generacion, after his killing on Sunday.

Latin Times

More Than 170 Arrested, 30 Suspected Jalisco Cartel Operatives Killed in Clashes After El Mencho's Killing

Roadblocks, killings, carjackings and arson attacks on businesses have been among the most frequent crimes carried out by cartel associates in more than 20 states since the killing of Jalisco Cartel leader El Mencho.

International Business Times UK

Where Is Maria Julissa? OnlyFans Model Hunted By Cartel Spies After El Mencho's Death

Reports in Mexico say cartel loyalists are hunting OnlyFans model Maria Julissa after the death of alleged CJNG leader 'El Mencho'. Julissa denies any involvement, while officials have described an intelligence trail that points elsewhere.

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