Mexico: Violence flares over killing of 'El Mencho'

Cartel members have gone on violent rampages after the army announced the capture and killing of 'El Mencho.' At least 25 security forces were killed in the operation. DW has the latest.

• Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum appeals for calm following Sunday raid that captured and killed cartel boss Nemesio ​Oseguera
• Raid was carried out in western state of Jalisco
• Criminal gangs set fire to vehicles, blocked roads
• Sheinbaum said road blockades cleared as of Monday

This blog is now closed. Here are the developments in the security situation in Mexico in the wake of El Mencho's death on Monday, February 23: