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President Sheinbaum used the week to showcase security victories and economic reforms, even as members of her Morena party faced backlash over damaging headlines and policy reversals.
The US Ambassador to Mexico has advised focusing anti-cartel efforts on financial networks while praising recent military operations against the Jalisco New Generation Cartel.
Federal prosecutors in Washington have charged Ramón “R1” Álvarez Ayala and his brother with trafficking and involvement in the assassinations of a Mexican mayor and a prominent influencer.
The Trump administration paused all immigrant visa appointments globally, while the US-Canada trade war escalated with threats to electricity imports and rising consumer prices.
A significant federal operation in Mexico resulted in the arrest of 20 alleged members of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) and the seizure of weapons and drugs, marking the second major success in less than a week.
Musical compositions known as narcocorridos dedicated to Heraclio Guerrero Martínez, alias 'Tío Lako,' offer insights into the family structure, military capabilities, and alliance network of the CJNG armed group operating in Michoacán and Jalisco.
The Mexican Army launched an operation against the CJNG cartel, leading to arrests including the daughter and partner of target Heraclio Guerrero Martínez, 'el Tío Lako,' who evaded capture. The cartel responded to the military action with blockades.
Five inmates, including a leader of the CJNG cartel and two from La Unión Tepito, have been transferred to a federal prison in Villa Comaltitlán, Chiapas, Mexico.
The US is targeting the CJNG cartel on multiple fronts, increasing rewards for its leaders to over $100 million and seeking to cut off their income sources to dismantle the criminal organization.
Ramón Ángel Álvarez Ayala, an alleged Mexican cartel boss linked to the CJNG, has been arrested and charged in connection with the livestreamed murder of an influencer and a mayor's assassination.
Four videos attributed to a branch of the CJNG criminal network, released since December, indicate the group's apparent ambitions to expand its influence into Morelos, the State of Mexico, and the southern parts of the capital.
The US Treasury and Mexico's UIF are collaborating to combat cross-border fuel theft by the Jalisco cartel, targeting what is described as the CJNG's most lucrative black market venture outside of drug sales.
The Sheinbaum government recently neutralized key leaders of the powerful Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG), but security expert Falko Ernst warns against optimism, stating that cartels' main business in Mexico is the production of violence.
Mexican federal forces have arrested Audias Flores Silva, known as 'El Jardinero' (The Gardener), a suspected commander of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG). He was reportedly found hiding in a sewer pipe.
In a significant operation, the Mexican army arrested 'El Jardinero,' a top-ranking member of the CJNG drug cartel and a potential successor to the notorious drug lord 'El Mencho,' who was found hiding in a ditch.
Moroccan authorities played a key role in an international operation that led to the extradition of suspects accused of supplying military-grade weapons to one of Mexico’s most violent criminal…
Social media publications are circulating a video purportedly showing destruction in a Mexican city following the death of CJNG cartel leader El Mencho, prompting questions about its authenticity.
Key figures of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG), Erick Valencia ('El 85') and Abigael González ('El Cuini'), are expected to plead guilty and cooperate with US justice following an operation targeting 'El Mencho,' signaling a decline for the cartel's old guard.
A new survey indicates that nearly half of Mexicans view Sheinbaum more favorably following an operation that successfully took down the founding leader of the CJNG cartel, showing broad public support.
El Mencho or Nemesio Oseguera, the leader of the feared Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) was killed in a military operation after a tip from his girlfriend.
His comments followed the army’s killing of notorious drug kingpin El Mencho, the leader of the CJNG cartel
The two-storey residence at No. 39 with stone walls and a red-tiled roof served as a discreet hideout for El Mencho, the leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG), who died on Sunday after a military ambush in the woods behind the home.
Mexico City authorities have deployed 5,000 agents and convened a permanent Security Cabinet session to prevent cartel violence following a recent operation against the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG).
With the killing of "El Mencho," the Mexican government seems to have ended its truce with the country's drug cartels. Who was the drug boss, and what is the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, or CJNG?
Cartel Kingpin "El Mencho" Dead. Here's A Shortlist Of Possible Successors Mexico's most wanted cartel boss was killed Sunday in a Mexican military operation reportedly supported by U.S. intelligence; however, the emergence of potential successors indicates the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) is not at the end of its road, only suggesting the decapitation strike is more likely to drive short-term fragmentation and retaliatory or spillover risks. Local outlet Político MX rep...
Mexico's drug war rages as powerful cartels, inspired by Pablo Escobar's model, battle for dominance. The Sinaloa Cartel and the aggressive Jalisco New Generation Cartel lead the charge, controlling vast territories and fueling violence. Older groups like the Gulf Cartel and Los Zetas have weakened, leaving a landscape of shifting alliances and brutal power struggles.
A leaked 2016 audio clip with the voice of El Mencho, the leader of Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG), has resurfaced on social media after he was killed in a recent military operation in Mexico.
Reforma reported that the two boats belonged to Roberto Castellanos Meza, alias “Beto Bonques,” and Audias Flores Silva, “El Jardinero,” both known members of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG).
Violence erupted after the death of Nemesio 'El Mencho' Oseguera, leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG), was announced on Sunday, following a shootout with soldiers.
Nemesio Oseguera, the head of Mexico's Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) who was killed by the army on Sunday, challenged the state like few others in his bid to consolidate power. The post Nemesio Oseguera, the brutal Mexican drug lord known as ‘El Mencho’ appeared first on Vanguard News.
Fear and great caution. After riots broke out in Mexico following the death of El Mencho, leader of the CJNG cartel, residents of the country say they are afraid to leave their homes.
Cartel retaliation paralyzes regions after fall of CJNG kingpin
El Mencho or Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes, head of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG), was killed by Mexican military forces on Sunday.
Mexican forces killed cartel boss "El Mencho" and seized rocket launchers capable of downing aircraft, revealing CJNG's extensive military arsenal.
El Mencho or Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes, the feared leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) was killed by Mexican military on Sunday.
AFTER the murder of CJNG cartel leader 'El Mencho', chaos erupted at Guadalajara airport. Despite management's claims of normal operations, passengers panicked, and airlines canceled flights.
Amid the unrest, an alleged cartel message has surfaced online warning residents of Guadalajara and surrounding areas to remain indoors.
The U.S. government is targeting a nearly $700,000 ranch in Hemet, California, owned by Juan Carlos Valencia González, who assumed control of the CJNG following El Mencho's death.
A retired Ugandan soldier is set to be extradited to the European Union for allegedly conspiring to supply weapons to Mexican drug cartels, including the CJNG.
Ecuadorian authorities, in coordination with US agencies, detained two individuals suspected of ties to the Jalisco New Generation Cartel following raids that uncovered drugs and cash.
Authorities have dealt a significant blow to the CJNG cartel across Hidalgo, Jalisco, and Michoacán, resulting in 20 arrests and the seizure of 113 vehicles, exotic animals like tigers and panthers, and drones. Despite the arrests, officials in Hidalgo stated that the captures do not definitively prove the cartel's operations in the state.
Miguel Ángel Barrientos Domínguez, former municipal commissioner of Atotonilco El Alto, was arrested on the Arandas-La Barca highway for alleged links to the CJNG, found wearing tactical clothing and a police insignia.
US authorities have sanctioned an eight-person cocaine trafficking network in Ecuador with ties to the CJNG and Sinaloa Cartel, while also convicting ten individuals in Florida for cocaine trafficking linked to a Mexican cartel. These actions target significant drug operations with connections to major Mexican criminal organizations.
Mexican authorities have arrested 12 alleged members of the CJNG cartel in Michoacán, including the daughter and partner of a figure known as 'Tío Lako.' This operation is part of ongoing efforts to combat organized crime in the region.
The United States has returned three fugitives to Mexico to face charges, one of whom is identified as a member of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG).
The US government has announced more than $100 million in rewards for information leading to the capture of eight leaders of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG), aiming to weaken the leadership of high-profile Mexican cartels.
Mexico's week included the capture of a major cartel leader, the Navy backing a $115M sargassum strategy, and Kia committing $649M to EV investments, alongside record exports and Q2 growth.
The Mexican army rescued four young people, including two minors, from a ranch in Jalisco over the weekend, an incident that has rekindled fears of forced recruitment by the CJNG cartel.
The DEA has named the Sinaloa Cartel and CJNG as its top priorities in the fight against fentanyl, with the agency's administrator declaring a pursuit of a 'fentanyl-free America'.
Mexican authorities arrested Audias Flores Silva, known as 'El Jardinero' (The Gardener), a prominent drug lord this week. He was considered a potential successor to 'El Mencho', the leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG), who was killed in February.
The Mexican Navy successfully captured 'El Jardinero', a high-ranking commander of the CJNG cartel, during an operation in Nayarit.
Mexico and the United States have identified Juan Carlos Valencia González, 41, as the likely successor to the powerful Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG). The stepson of 'El Mencho,' his criminal lineage is noted in his rise to lead the CJNG’s Elite Group.
Argentina's government has officially designated the Mexican Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) as a 'terrorist organization,' aligning its policy with that of the United States, its primary geopolitical partner, as reported by multiple international sources.
Significant questions and gaps remain in the narrative surrounding the downfall of cartel kingpin El Mencho, including the Attorney General Office’s failure to secure the site and doubts about the future of the CJNG.
The funeral for the leader of the CJNG cartel, known as 'El Mencho', was held in Zapopan, Guadalajara, with significant security presence and floral tributes honoring his nickname.
Nearly half of Mexicans now view Sheinbaum more favorably following the takedown of the CJNG cartel, suggesting a positive public reaction to the security operation.
Mexico News Daily spoke to residents in Guadalajara to understand how daily life is looking in the aftermath of the violent operational response of the CJNG to the fall of its leader on Sunday. The po
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said on Tuesday she is considering legal action following a comment by tech billionaire Elon Musk, the world’s richest man, that alleged she was connected to drug cartels. Musk’s post on X followed the capture and killing of Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) leader Nemesio Oseguera, “El Mencho,” by Mexican security […]
Luxury furniture, neatly folded clothes, plenty of food, an altar — and a handwritten version of Psalm 91. Here's what else reporters found inside the property where the CJNG cartel boss was found. The post Inside El Mencho’s last hideout in Tapalpa, Jalisco appeared first on Mexico News Daily
Authorities in Mexico City are taking measures to prevent cartel violence, while arson attacks and narco-blockades continue in Jalisco following reports of 'El Mencho's' death.
Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes, known as "El Mencho," was arrested in the U.S. multiple times before rising to lead the CJNG.
The head of Mexico's Ministry of National Defense reported that the partner of the CJNG cartel leader assisted in locating and killing him, with media identifying the woman and details of her involvement.
Violence has erupted in Mexico as retaliation for the killing of Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, known as 'El Mencho,' the leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) and Mexico's most wanted man.
Mexico experienced intense cartel violence following the military operation that killed drug lord "El Mencho." The retaliation included arson, blockades, and gun battles across multiple states, prompting the deployment of 10,000 troops. Authorities tracked and killed the CJNG leader, but his death has led to widespread unrest and a prison break.
Zeci de persoane au fost ucise în violențele din Mexic legate de moartea lui Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, alias „El Mencho”, liderul Cartelului Jalisco Noua Generație (CJNG), într-o operațiune militară
The Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG), one of Mexico's most notorious criminal organisations, has suffered a major blow with the death of its leader, Nemesio "El Mencho" Oseguera Cervantes, during
CJNG е глобална престъпна организация, а не само мексикански проблем. Картелът контролира важни вериги за доставки на фентанил и метамфетамин в САЩ, извършва контрабанда на петрол, а борбата за власт
Following unrest in Mexico after the death of CJNG cartel leader 'El Mencho,' residents express fear and caution, stating they are afraid to leave their homes.
One of Mexico’s most notorious drug lords, Nemesio Oseguera, or “El Mencho,” was killed in a military raid on Sunday, sparking widespread retaliatory violence. President Claudia Sheinbaum has been under mounting pressure from Washington to intensify her offensive against drug cartels blamed for producing and smuggling drugs, particularly the synthetic opioid fentanyl, across the border to the US. Oseguera, 60, the mastermind of the powerful Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) died in custody...
Mexico's most wanted man and the leader of the feared Jalisco New Generation (CJNG) drug cartel has been killed during a security operation to arrest him, the defence ministry has said.
The Mexican army killed Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes, known as 'El Mencho', leader of the Jalisco New Generation cartel, during a military operation.
El Mencho or Nemesio Ruben Oseguera Cervantes, the feared leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG), was killed by the Mexican army.
El Mencho, Mexico's most wanted criminal, leader of the feared Jalisco New Generation (CJNG) drug cartel, was killed during a security forces operation. From various...
Six months after the death of Jalisco New Generation Cartel leader Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, known as El Mencho, the Mexican state has launched a major offensive against the organization, capturing several high-ranking commanders.
Roselia “N” was apprehended along with another woman during a raid in Temoac; authorities are also investigating her possible links to criminal groups in the region.
Federal authorities charged two suspected leaders of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel with conspiring to import cocaine and methamphetamine into the U.S., alongside weapons violations.
Thirty-one individuals have been indicted in South Carolina on 59 charges related to an alleged drug trafficking network linked to Mexican cartels Los Zetas and CJNG, following Operation Last Stand.
Mexican authorities in Oaxaca have arrested 'El Abulón,' identified as the second-in-command of the 'Los Mezcales' criminal group, which is currently engaged in a dispute with the CJNG cartel in Colima.
A criminal leader of the CJNG cartel has been identified operating in the border region with Jalisco.
Authorities have arrested the partner and daughter of "Tío Lako," a regional leader of the CJNG cartel in Michoacán known for fuel theft and the murder of a Morena candidate, along with seven other cartel members.
Washington has increased the reward for the new leader of the CJNG cartel to $25 million following the death of 'El Mencho.' Rewards for six other CJNG leaders were also raised, and visas for 65 relatives and associates tied to sanctioned traffickers were revoked.
A high-ranking member of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) has been arrested in Mexico, suspected of ordering the murder of 23-year-old influencer Valeria Márquez because she broke up with his son.
The U.S. Treasury just hit the CJNG with its biggest sanctions package yet — 55 targets, including new CJNG leader "El Pelón." Mexico quickly followed suit, freezing the accounts. The post US…
Gerardo González Valencia, brother-in-law of 'El Mencho' and a CJNG kingpin, attended the 2014 World Cup in Brazil while under DEA surveillance, revealing his double life before his eventual arrest in the US.
Mexican security chief Omar García Harfuch has confirmed an alliance between the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) and Los Chapitos faction of the Sinaloa Cartel. Under this pact, El Mencho, leader of CJNG, reportedly provided funding and personnel resources to the Guzmán faction, an agreement previously indicated by the DEA, videos, and Google Maps.
Mexican services, after 19 months of surveillance involving 500 soldiers, arrested Audias Flores Silva, known as 'El Jardinero,' one of the leaders of the powerful CJNG cartel, who attempted to hide in a drainage ditch during the operation.
Mexican authorities have captured two high-ranking leaders of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG), including "El Jardinero" and his right-hand man. This operation deals a significant blow to the cartel.
Laurence Gray, owner of Grips By Larry, has been indicted by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Arizona on charges related to selling multiple semi-automatic rifles, a machine gun, and pistols to members of the CJNG and Sinaloa Cartels.
An Arizona firearms dealer has been indicted on charges of allegedly supplying weapons to two Mexican drug cartels, CJNG and Sinaloa Cartel, both designated as foreign terrorist organizations.
Journalists from Milenio and El Universal gained access to a house believed to be the final hideout of CJNG leader 'El Mencho' following a military operation, finding documents that appear to detail the cartel's monthly operating expenses, raising questions about security protocols.
With 'El Mencho' at the helm of the powerful Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG), three scenarios are being considered for who might succeed him, potentially filling a power vacuum in the criminal organization.
The killing of 'El Mencho' has reportedly ended a years-long truce between the Mexican government and drug cartels, raising concerns about a potential war among cartels. The article explores who the drug lord was and the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG).
Mexico’s Attorney General’s Office has received a written request from a legal representative and will begin the protocol required to complete all procedures related to the custody of the deceased cartel boss
México vive onda de violência após El Mencho, líder do poderoso cartel CJNG, ter morrido numa operação militar. Estrutura criminosa traficava droga e estava em mais de 40 países. Sucessão é incógnita.
El Mencho’s death leaves a power vacuum in the Jalisco New Generation Cartel
Rosalinda González Valencia, 63-godišnja udovica Nemesija Oseguere Cervantesa, poznatog kao "El Mencho", ponovno je u fokusu javnosti nakon što je vođa kartela Jalisco New Generation (CJNG) ubijen u s
Police in Mexico are searching for a number of inmates sprung from a prison in Puerto Vallarta during a wave of attacks launched by the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) on Sunday.
Under El Mencho's leadership, CJNG expanded aggressively through violence and strategic alliances.
Vođa kartela Jalisko Nueva Generación (CJNG), Nemesio Oseguera Servantes zvan “El Menčo”, ubijen je u nedjelju, 22. februara, u akciji specijalnih snaga meksičke vojske u Tapalpi, u državi Jalisko. Os
Cheesur, whose real name is Nermin Dzaferovic, is trending after viral posts claimed he gave “critical intel” that led to CJNG leader El Mencho’s death. Mexican officials confirmed El Mencho died in a military operation, but no authority has linked Cheesur to it. The claims spreading online remain unproven and unsupported by verified sources.
Τουλάχιστον 25 μέλη της Εθνοφυλακής του Μεξικού μαζί με έναν αστυνομικό και έναν δικαστικό υπάλληλο βρήκαν τον θάνατο στο Μεξικό κατά τις επιθέσεις του Καρτέλ του Χαλίσκο Νέα Γενιά (… Μεξικό: Τουλάχισ
Nemesio Ruben Oseguera Cervantes, better known as El Mencho, the notorious leader and founder of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG), was killed in a high-stakes operation carried out by Mexican
El Mencho was one of the most wanted drug lords in Mexico and internationally. As the head of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG), he led one of the country's most powerful and violent criminal o
During a military operation in Mexico on Sunday, one of the country's most powerful drug lords, Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, was killed. Shortly thereafter, riots broke out in 20 of the 32 federal states.
Scenes of chaos are unfolding in Mexican cities after the neutralization of Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, drug lord, widely known as 'El Mencho', with the CJNG (Jalisco New Generation Car
Mexico's most wanted man and the leader of the feared drug cartel Jalisco New Generation (CJNG) has been killed in a military operation to arrest him.
Authorities said Mexican forces killed Ruben "El Mencho" Oseguera, the notorious Jalisco cartel leader who became Mexico's most wanted drug kingpin.
El Mencho, Mexico's most wanted criminal, leader of the feared Jalisco New Generation (CJNG) drug cartel, has been killed by the army in a security forces operation. From var-
Mexican Forces Kill CJNG Kingpin, Sparks Cartel Chaos Across Guadalajara According to The Wall Street Journal, Mexican security forces killed Nemesio "Mencho" Oseguera, the head of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) and assessed as one of Mexico's most powerful cartel leaders; footage on social media shows utter chaos unfolding across Guadalajara and other CJNG strongholds after Mencho's killing. WSJ cited a senior Mexican official earlier Sunday who confirmed Oseguera was...