Mexican army kills Jalisco cartel leader Nemesio Oseguera, a key figure in drug trafficking, amid U.S. cooperation.

Feb. 22 (UPI) -- Mexico on Sunday said it killed "El Mencho," the leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, in an operation in Tapalpa, Jalisco, a Mexican state known for trafficking fentanyl and other drugs to the United States.

Mexican soldiers have killed a powerful drug cartel leader who was one of the most wanted men in the country and in the United States, the Mexican Ministry of Defence has said.

Nemesio Oseguera, known as El Mencho, headed the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, one of Mexico's most violent drug trafficking organizations. The United States had offered a $15 million bounty for his capture.

Mexican drug lord Nemesio Oseguera, commonly known as 'El Mencho,' has been killed in a military raid, Mexican officials said on Sunday, as ‌the country's government has been ramping up pressure on cartels after U.S. intervention threats. Mexico's defense ministry said a shootout in the western state of Jalisco left…

At a popular beach resort, frightened tourists on social media described a "war zone" amid widespread retaliatory violence.

At a popular beach resort, frightened tourists on social media described a "war zone" amid widespread retaliatory violence.

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The Mexican government has killed Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, the longtime leader of one of Mexico’s most powerful gangs, the Jalisco New Generation Cartel.

The Mexican government has killed Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, the longtime leader of one of Mexico’s most powerful gangs, the Jalisco New Generation Cartel.

The Mexican government has killed Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, the longtime leader of one of Mexico’s most powerful gangs, the Jalisco New Generation Cartel.

The Mexican army has killed the leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel in a military operation.

Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes was the leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, one of the nation's most powerful criminal organisations.

One of Mexico's most notorious drug lords, Nemesio Oseguera, or "El Mencho," was killed in a military raid, sparking widespread retaliatory violence.

The Mexican army on Sunday announced they had killed drug lord Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes – leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, which is responsible for trafficking huge quantities of…

The fugitive drug trafficker succumbed to serious injuries sustained in a military raid in the western state of Jalisco, as per the ministry. It also said El Mencho died during an air transfer to Mexico City. 

The Mexican army killed the leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes, “El Mencho, ” in an operation Sunday, a federal official said.

In the wake of the Mexican army’s assassination of Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes, also known as “El Mencho,” the notorious leader of Mexico’s most powerful drug cartel, there were reports of widesp...

MEXICO CITY (AP) — 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 […]

MEXICO CITY (AP) — 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 […]

Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau described Nemesio "El Mencho" Oseguera as "one of the bloodiest and most ruthless drug kingpins."

A new US-military-led task force specialising in intelligence collection on drug cartels played a role in the Mexican military raid on Sunday that killed the Mexican drug lord known as 'El Mencho,' a US defense official told Reuters.

MEXICO CITY (AP) — The Mexican army killed the leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes, “El Mencho,” in an operation Sunday, a federal official said. The official, who requested anonymity because they were not authorized to speak publicly, said it happened during a military operation in the western state of […]

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.

Videos circulating on social media showed plumes of smoke billowing over Puerto Vallarta, and people sprinting through the airport in panic.

A Mexican federal official says the Mexican army has killed the leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel in a military operation.

Mexican military announces death of "El Mencho," the $15 million bounty CJNG cartel leader, in Jalisco operation amid violence and U.S. cooperation.

Mexican military announces death of "El Mencho," the $15 million bounty CJNG cartel leader, in Jalisco operation amid violence and U.S. cooperation.

By Drazen Jorgic MEXICO CITY, Feb 22 (Reuters) - Mexican drug lord Nemesio Oseguera, commonly known as 'El Mencho,' infamous for the bloody trail of bodies he left behind in battles with government

By Drazen Jorgic MEXICO CITY, Feb 22 (Reuters) - Mexican drug lord Nemesio Oseguera, commonly known as 'El Mencho,' infamous for the bloody trail of bodies he left behind in battles with government

Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, known as “El Mencho,” was the head of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel and widely regarded as one of the country’s most violent criminal figures.

Mexico ViolenceA fter El Mencho's killing: Buildings and vehicles were vandalised as hundreds of fires dotted the skyline of Mexico's Guadalajara after the army killed cartel leader Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes.

Nemesio Oseguera, 'El Mencho,' leaves a bloody legacy as a powerful crime boss and leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel.

Mexico's Ministry of Defense security forces killed the leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes, known as "El Mencho," in a military operation.

The Mexican Army team that tried to apprehend but ultimately killed the fearsome leader of the terrorist organization, Cartel Jalisco New Generation (CJNG), Ruben Nemesio “El Mencho” Oseguera Cervantes, received specialized training from U.S. Navy Seals shortly before the operation. | Border / Cartel Chronicles

The Mexican Army team that tried to apprehend but ultimately killed the fearsome leader of the terrorist organization, Cartel Jalisco New Generation (CJNG), Ruben Nemesio “El Mencho” Oseguera Cervantes, received specialized training from U.S. Navy Seals shortly before the operation. | Border / Cartel Chronicles

Authorities said Mexican forces killed Ruben "El Mencho" Oseguera, the notorious Jalisco cartel leader who became Mexico's most wanted drug kingpin.

Indian embassy advises citizens in Mexico to seek shelter amid violence following drug cartel leader's death; stay informed and safe.

Within hours of the killing of Mexican drug lord Nemesio Oseguera, better known as El Mencho, in a military raid on Sunday, gunmen suspected to be his supporters blocked highways across several states ‌and set cars and businesses ablaze. In some towns tourists and residents were urged to stay indoors,…

Washington DC: After violence hampered the flight operations over the killing of the leader of Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG), Nemesio "El Mencho"

Indian embassy advises citizens in Mexico to seek shelter amid violence following drug cartel leader's death; stay informed and safe.