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UNCOVERED: New generation cartel | History Defined

US Treasury imposes sanctions on Mexican cartel over fuel theft ring

These actions target the cartel’s expanding financial operations beyond traditional drug trafficking

The Independent UK

The war in Iran – again – points to the strategic shortcomings of assassination as policy of foreign affairs

The coordinated U.S.-Israeli strikes at the outset of the war in Iran killed Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, along with other key regime figures. In doing so, the United States and Israel crossed what The New York Times and others described as “a new Rubicon”: the deliberate, overt killing of a…

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Mexican Authorities Capture Jalisco Cartel Leader For Whom U.S. Was Offering Millions In Reward

Mexican authorities say they have captured one of the leaders of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG).

International Business Times

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Jalisco Cartel Continues Reshaping Itself Following Death of 'El Mencho': Analysis

The death of Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, longtime leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG), has pushed Mexico's most powerful criminal organization into a transitional period.

Latin Times

American Citizen Reportedly Takes Over Jalisco Cartel; Could Complicate U.S. Efforts to Target Him

Juan Carlos Valencia González, the California-born stepson of slain Jalisco New Generation Cartel leader Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, known as "El Mencho," has emerged as the apparent new head of the organization.

Latin Times

Armed Civilians Attack Jalisco State Police With Explosive Drones, Injuring One Officer

Colotlán was one of several municipalities across the country that experienced unrest from members of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) on Feb. 22 following the death of Nemesio "El Mencho" Oseguera Cervantes, the longtime leader of the Jalisco cartel.

Latin Times

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

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Former DEA Agent Details Challenge of Uncovering El Mencho's Hidden Wealth, Estimated to Reach $1 Billion: 'It's So Diversified'

While the broader Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) controlled vast revenue streams, U.S. authorities had previously estimated El Mencho's personal fortune at between $500 million and $1 billion.

Latin Times

El Mencho's Stepson Emerges as Leading Heir After His Killing But He 'Still Lacks Influence,' Expert Says

Juan Carlos Valencia González, the California-born stepson of slain Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) leader Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, alias "El Mencho", has emerged as a leading contender to take control of the organization following his stepfather's killing.

Latin Times

World Cup chiefs in conversations about moving 'vulnerable' key fixtures after Mexico violence: report

FIFA's 2026 World Cup plans have been dealt another blow in recent days after violence erupted on the streets of host nation Mexico

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Streets in Lockdown Across Mexico: 25 National Guard Killed as Cartel Retaliates After El Mencho's Death

The killing of El Mencho, leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, has led to widespread violence and retaliation across Mexico.

International Business Times UK

A forest cabin in Mexico and a targeted strike: How El Mencho’s girlfriend became central to operation that took him out

Mexico has spent the last 24 hours in a state of high tension after security forces killed Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, better known as “El Mencho”, a powerful druglord and the long-time head of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG).

The Times of India

Thousands of troops deployed to end clashes in Mexico over death of drug lord 'El Mencho'

Mexican security forces kept up their battle with cartel gunmen following the killing of the country's most powerful drug lord, which sparked a surge in violence and left more than 70 people dead.

Euronews

Violent aftermath of Mexico’s ‘El Mencho’ killing follows pattern of other high-profile cartel hits

The death of a major cartel boss in Mexico has unleashed a violent backlash in which members of the criminal group have paralyzed some cities through blockades and attacks on property and security forces.

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The Times of India

El Mencho was killed after Mexican military tracked his girlfriend to secret 'love nest'

The Mexican military has revealed the details of the operation that took down Mexico's top drug lord, El Mencho, in the Mexican town of Tapalpa, where he was El Mencho had a secret hideout with his mistress. The military did not reveal the name of the drug lord's mistress and…

Latin Times

Rocket Launchers Among Military-Grade Weapons Seized From Jalisco Cartel in Raid That Killed El Mencho

Mexican authorities seized rocket launchers as part of their Sunday operation against the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG).

We Got This Covered

US-assisted operation takes out Mexico’s most-wanted drug lord, El Mencho. But no one was ready for the consequences

El Mencho’s reign finally ends.

Euronews

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?

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The Independent 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

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 Independent UK

US issues security alert as violence erupts in Mexico after cartel leader killed

Violence and unrest follow military operation to kill Jalisco New Generation Cartel leader

The Times of India

Mexico mayhem after El Mencho killed: Cartel threatens violence against civilians, sets deadline in 'leaked message'

As several states in Mexico erupted in unprecedented chaos as the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, CJNG, retaliated the death of their boss El Mencho, a leaked message claimed that the cartel has ordered its cadre to be prepared for an all-out war. The authenticity of the leaked message has not…

The Independent UK

Mexican army kills powerful drug trafficking cartel leader El Mencho, who once had $15m US bounty

Under El Mencho’s leadership, the cartel has been implicated in numerous homicides targeting rival groups and Mexican law enforcement

Latin Times

Gerardo Ortíz Releases Statement Calling Out "Many Lies" After Being Sentenced for Links to The Jalisco New Generation Cartel.

The Mexican-American singer was sentenced to three years of supervised release in the United States for his links to the Jalisco New Generation Cartel.

The Independent UK

Cocaine is more popular than ever in the US and the Mexican drug lord Trump has declared war on is cashing in

Consumption of the drug in the western U.S. has increased by 154% since 2019

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