Feb 23, 2026 · According to Mexico’s defence ministry, a shootout erupted in the western state of Jalisco. Oseguera was critically injured during the confrontation and later died while being airlifted to...

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Feb 25, 2026 · Many American citizens were caught in the middle of Mexico cartel violence earlier this week following the death of cartel boss “El Mencho" and are now sharing harrowing accounts.

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Feb 23, 2026 · Locals and tourists in Mexico have described the "heartbreaking" unrest after one of the most powerful and feared cartels in the country unleashed a wave of violence across several states. …

Feb 23, 2026 · Mexico's Ministry of Defense security forces killed the leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes, known as "El Mencho," in a military operation.

Feb 23, 2026 · Mexican army killed the leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes, "El Mencho," on Sunday, decapitating what had become Mexico's most …

Feb 23, 2026 · As updates continue to unfold, here's what we know about what happened over the weekend and the current state of travel in Mexico.

Mexico erupts in violence after the army kills CJNG leader El Mencho, triggering flight chaos and security alerts. Follow live.