Mexico's most wanted drug lord 'El Mencho' killed in military operation
Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, known as "El Mencho", headed one of Mexico's most powerful drug cartels.
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Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, known as "El Mencho", headed one of Mexico's most powerful drug cartels.
Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, known as 'El Mencho,' leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, was killed during a Mexican military operation in Jalisco. The operation was conducted with U.S. intelligence support, leading to his death and the deaths of three other cartel members.
The Mexican army killed Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes, known as 'El Mencho,' leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, in a military operation in Tapalpa, Jalisco. The operation led to violent retaliation by the CJNG, including burning vehicles and setting up roadblocks, prompting airlines to suspend flights to Puerto Vallarta.
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