politics
February 23, 2026
Mexican Cartel Launches MASSIVE Attacks Across Nation After Leader Killed By Authorities
US government provided intel to help locate notorious drug kingpin.
TL;DR
- Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes, also known as “El Mencho” and head of the CJNG, was killed by the Mexican military.
- The United States provided complementary information to assist in the operation.
- Chaos and violence, including shootouts and arson, erupted in Mexico after El Mencho's death, with significant activity in Puerto Vallarta.
- The U.S. Embassy and Consulate issued security alerts for American citizens in multiple Mexican states.
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