February 24, 2026
Mexican Authorities Traced Drug Lord ‘El Mencho’ Through Visit From Romantic Partner
Investigators tracked a confidante of one of the drug lord's romantic partners, who accompanied the woman to a cabin for a meeting with him.
TL;DR
- Mexican authorities almost captured cartel leader 'El Mencho' by following his romantic partner.
- The operation took place in the state of Jalisco.
- El Mencho leads the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG), a powerful drug organization.
- The U.S. State Department offered a $15 million reward for information leading to his arrest.
- An operation to capture El Mencho was launched on February 22 with assistance from U.S. intelligence.
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