Mexico Violence News LIVE Updates: Mexico’s most wanted drug lord ‘El Mencho’ killed in military operation

Puerto Vallarta Mexico Cartel Violence Today LIVE Updates: Mexico’s most wanted drug lord Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, known as “El Mencho”, has been killed during a military operation in Jalisco on Sunday, the Mexican defence ministry said.

Mexico Violence News Today LIVE Updates: Mexico’s most wanted drug lord Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, known as “El Mencho”, has been killed during a military operation in Jalisco on Sunday, the Mexican defence ministry said. The 59-year-old leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) died after being seriously injured in clashes between his supporters and the army. The United States had offered a $15m reward for information leading to his capture.

Who was El Mencho: Oseguera Cervantes was a former police officer who went on to head one of Mexico’s most powerful criminal groups. The CJNG, formed in Jalisco around 2010, expanded across much of the country and became a major supplier of cocaine, methamphetamine and fentanyl to the United States. US authorities, including the Drug Enforcement Administration, considered the group a key rival to the Sinaloa Cartel. The cartel has been linked to attacks on security forces and public officials.
Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum urged people to remain calm, saying that “in most parts of the country, activities are proceeding normally”.

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Flight disruption and unrest: After the operation, suspected cartel members set vehicles on fire and set up roadblocks in several states. The US Department of State issued a shelter-in-place warning for US citizens in Jalisco and other affected states.
Flights were disrupted as unrest spread. United Airlines, American Airlines and Air Canada cancelled flights to Puerto Vallarta and Guadalajara. A Delta Air Lines flight from Atlanta to Guadalajara was diverted to Austin, according to flight-tracking site FlightAware.

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Feb 23, 2026 09:03 AM IST
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Mexico News Live Updates: The Mexican army killed the country's most powerful cartel leader and one of the United States' most wanted fugitives on Sunday, notching a major victory while cartel members responded with a wave violence across the country. The killing of Jalisco New Generation Cartel leader Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes during an attempt to capture him in Jalisco state was the highest-profile blow against cartels since the recapture of former Sinaloa cartel boss Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman a decade ago. Following Oseguera Cervantes' death, gunmen unleashed violence across the country. Cars burned out by cartel members blocked roads in nearly a dozen Mexican states and left smoke billowing into the air. People locked themselves in their homes in Guadalajara, Mexico's second-largest city and Jalisco's capital, and school was cancelled Monday in several states as security forces were placed on alert all over the country. Even Guatemala reinforced security on its border with Mexico.

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Feb 23, 2026 08:20 AM IST
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The powerful drug cartel leader Nemesio Oseguera died Sunday of wounds suffered in a raid by security forces, the army said.

The head of the Jalisco New Generation cartel was wounded during the raid in the town of Tapalpa in Jalisco state and died while being flown to Mexico City, the army said in a statement that confirmed news reports of his death.

Feb 23, 2026 07:23 AM IST
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“Federal forces carried out an operation in Tapalpa a few hours ago, which has led to clashes in the area. Also as a result of said operation, in various points of that region and in other parts of Jalisco, individuals have burned and blocked vehicles with the aim of hindering the actions of the authorities,” according to a post by Jalisco Governor Pablo Lemus Navarro on X .

Feb 23, 2026 07:00 AM IST
Mar-a-Lago Shooting Live Updates: Flights canceled as chaos erupts across Mexico

A military operation in Jalisco sparked violent clashes, with suspected cartel members torching buses, blocking highways, and confronting security forces, Governor Pablo Lemus Navarro reported. CNN footage showed multiple fires and thick smoke over Puerto Vallarta, a popular US tourist spot, prompting Delta, Alaska, American, and Air Canada to cancel flights to Puerto Vallarta and Guadalajara, leaving travelers stranded.

At both airports, panicked passengers took cover near jetways and were escorted across tarmacs, but Mexico’s Federal Civil Aviation Agency later said operations at Guadalajara, Puerto Vallarta, and Tepic had returned to normal on Sunday afternoon .

Feb 23, 2026 06:27 AM IST
Mar-a-Lago Shooting Live Updates: US mission Mexico issues shelter‑in‑place alert as security operations and roadblocks sweep Jalisco, Baja California, and other states

Due to ongoing security operations, road blockages and criminal activity, US citizens in Jalisco (Puerto Vallarta, Chapala, Guadalajara), Baja California (Tijuana, Tecate, Ensenada), Quintana Roo (Cancun, Cozumel, Playa del Carmen, Tulum) and parts of Guanajuato, Guerrero, Michoacan, Oaxaca, Nuevo Leon and Tamaulipas are advised to shelter in place until further notice.

All US government staff at Consulate General Tijuana and in Guerrero, Michoacan and Quintana Roo have been directed to shelter in place, while staff at Consulate General Monterrey must remain within the Monterrey metropolitan area. Roadblocks have disrupted airline operations, leading to cancellations in Guadalajara and Puerto Vallarta, and taxis and ride‑shares are suspended in Puerto Vallarta.

Feb 23, 2026 04:26 AM IST
Mar-a-Lago Shooting Live Updates: Armed man shot and killed after entering secure perimeter of Mar-a-Lago, Secret Service says

An armed man drove into the secure perimeter of Mar-a-Lago, President Donald Trump's resort in Palm Beach, Florida, before being shot and killed early Sunday morning, according to a spokesman for the US Secret Service. Trump was not there but was at the White House in Washington.

The man, who was in his early 20s and from North Carolina, had a gas can and a shotgun, according to Anthony Guglielmi, the spokesman. He had been reported missing by his family a few days ago, and investigators believe he headed south and picked up the shotgun along the way.

Feb 22, 2026 11:59 PM IST
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US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump were in the White House, Washington DC when a man entered the secure perimeter of Republican leader's Mar-a-Lago residence in Florida on Sunday and was shot dead by US Secret Service agents.

Feb 22, 2026 10:55 PM IST
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US Attorney General Pam Bondi on Sunday informed that she has been speaking with President Donald Trump and coordinating with the federal partners after a man was shot dead by the Secret Service agents as he entered the secure perimeter of the Republican leader's Mar-a-Lago residence in Florida.

In a post on X, Bondi said, "I have been speaking with President Trump and coordinating with our federal partners throughout the morning regarding the intrusion and shooting at Mar-A-Lago. Grateful that President of the United States and our law enforcement agents are safe."

Feb 22, 2026 10:14 PM IST
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The man who was fatally shot by the US Secret Service at President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago residence has been identified as 21-year-old Austin Martin, BBC reported quoting CBS News.

Feb 22, 2026 10:06 PM IST
Mar-a-Lago Shooting Live Updates: White House spokesperson Karoline Leavitt praises Secret Service for quick action

White House spokesperson Karoline Leavitt, on Sunday, praised the US Secret Service for its quick and decisive action after a man was shot dead by the agency after he allegedly entered the secure perimeter of President Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago residence in Florida.

In a post on X, Leavitt said, "In the middle of the night while most Americans were asleep, the United States Secret Service acted quickly and decisively to neutralize a crazy person, armed with a gun and a gas canister, who intruded President Trump’s home. Federal law enforcement are working 24/7 to keep our country safe and protect all Americans. It’s shameful and reckless that Democrats have chosen to shut down their Department."

Feb 22, 2026 10:02 PM IST
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The FBI is dedicating all necessary resources in the investigation of a shooting incident reported at US President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago residence in Florida on Sunday, said FBI Director Kash Patel.

In a post on X, Patel wrote, "FBI is dedicating all necessary resources in the investigation of this morning’s incident at President Trump’s Mar-A-Lago - where an armed individual was shot and killed after unlawfully entering the perimeter. We will continue working closely with Secret Service as well our state and federal partners and will provide updates as we are able."

Feb 22, 2026 09:02 PM IST
Mar-a-Lago Shooting Live Updates: What has US Secret Service said regarding the man killed near Trump's residence?

The US Secret Service has released a statement after killing a man in his 20s who allegedly entered the secure perimeter at President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago residence in Florida on Sunday.

The Secret Service said, "On February 22, around 1:30 am, a male in his early 20s was shot by U.S. Secret Service agents and a deputy from the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office (PBSO) following an unauthorized entry into the secure perimeter at Mar-a-Lago."

"The individual, whose identity is being withheld pending notification of next of kin, was pronounced deceased. The individual was observed by the north gate of the Mar-a-Lago property carrying what appeared to be a shotgun and a fuel can."

Feb 22, 2026 08:45 PM IST
Mar-a-Lago Shooting Live Updates: Secret Service special agent says, 'No law enforcement officer injured'

US Secret Service Special Agent Rafael Barros has said that two special agents were involved in the shooting the suspect at Mar-a-Lago resort on Sunday and that no law enforcement officer was injured in the incident.

Secret Service agent Barros also confirmed that US President Donald Trump was not in Florida at the time of the incident.

Feb 22, 2026 08:36 PM IST
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Palm Beach County Sheriff Ric Bradshaw, during a briefing, said that the department is not sure how many shots were fired when the man was killed near President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago residence in Florida on Sunday.

Feb 22, 2026 08:28 PM IST
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US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump were at the White House in Washington DC when the Secret Service killed the man, who had entered the secure perimeter at the Republican leader's Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida, CNN reported.

Feb 22, 2026 08:19 PM IST
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The identity of the man, who is reported to be in his 20s, has not been revealed yet. The Secret Service has said that none of its protectees were present at the location at the time of the incident.

Feb 22, 2026 08:15 PM IST
Mar-a-Lago Shooting Live Updates: FBI and Secret Service to provide update on shooting near Trump's Mar-a-Lago residence

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and Secret Service are expected to provide an update on the shooting near President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago residence on Sunday.

Feb 22, 2026 08:12 PM IST
Mar-a-Lago Shooting Live Updates: Secret Service has said that a man was killed after he entered the secure perimeter of Mar-a-Lago

Secret Service has said that a man was killed after entering the secure perimeter of US President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago residence on Sunday around 1:30 ET (local time).

Secret Service has said that the suspect was spotted near the north gate, BBC reported.

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