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Mencho Guadalajara

Cartel leader “El Mencho” buried in golden casket

Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, the notorious leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, was buried Monday in a golden casket at a cemetery in Zapopan, a suburb of Guadalajara, following his death in a military operation last week.

03 Mar 2026-12:07
At least 55 killed in cartel violence across Mexico after El Mencho’s death

At least 55 people, including 25 security officers, have been killed across Mexico following the death of cartel leader Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, widely known as “El Mencho,” head of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG). His killing triggered a wave of retaliatory violence in multiple states.

25 Feb 2026-10:34
Mexico braces for more violence after killing of Jalisco cartel leader

School classes were suspended in several Mexican states and both local and foreign authorities advised residents to remain indoors after widespread violence erupted following the army’s killing of the leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel.

23 Feb 2026-09:46
Riots erupt in Mexico amid reports of the death of a drug cartel leader

22 Feb 2026-23:58