February 23, 2026
US Intelligence Helped Mexico in Raid That Killed ‘El Mencho,’ White House Confirms
The cartel leader was killed in a Mexican government operation on Sunday, leading to retaliatory attacks by cartel members around the nation.
TL;DR
- The White House confirmed U.S. intelligence support for a Mexican operation.
- The operation took place in Talpalpa, Jalisco, Mexico.
- Nemesio “El Mencho” Oseguera Cervantes, leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG), was killed.
- Anonymous defense officials confirmed a U.S. interagency task force's role in the operation.
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