February 23, 2026
25 Mexican National Guard troops left dead during an operation that killed cartel leader 'El Mencho'
Twenty-five members of the Mexican National Guard were left dead in six separate attacks after special forces killed the notorious leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, the country's security secretary said Monday as much of Mexico feared more violence.
TL;DR
- The leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel was killed by special forces.
- Following the leader's death, 25 members of the Mexican National Guard were killed.
- The deaths occurred in six separate attacks.
- The country's security secretary announced the casualties, and fears of more violence persist.
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