Mexico sends thousands of soldiers to stop violence after death of drug lord

A wave of violence has erupted across Mexico since a powerful drug cartel boss died following his capture by special forces.

In response to the killing of 'El Mencho', Mexico has sent 10,000 troops to Jalisco to restore order, with at least 25 National Guard members and 30 suspected cartel members killed in subsequent clashes.

Mexican authorities captured and killed 'El Mencho' after tracking his romantic partner to his location, leading to clashes that resulted in over 70 deaths, including soldiers and suspected criminals.

Mexico has deployed 10,000 troops to quell clashes sparked by the killing of the country’s most-wanted drug lord, Nemesio 'El Mencho' Oseguera, whose death has led to widespread violence across the nation.

A visual guide detailing the violence that erupted in Mexico following the military operation that killed Nemesio 'El Mencho' Oseguera, leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel.

Violence erupted across Mexico following the death of cartel leader Nemesio 'El Mencho' Oseguera, resulting in the deaths of dozens of Mexican troops and criminal suspects.

Following the death of Jalisco New Generation Cartel leader Nemesio 'El Mencho' Oseguera, Mexico has deployed 10,000 troops to quell violence across 20 states, resulting in at least 27 security forces and 46 suspected criminals killed.

Mexican officials report that 25 members of the National Guard were killed in clashes following the military operation that killed notorious drug lord Nemesio 'El Mencho' Oseguera, leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel.