February 23 Death toll rises after Mexican drug cartel leader killed in US-backed operation U.S. intelligence helped Mexican forces kill "El Mencho," leader of Jalisco cartel on Sunday, sparking violent retaliation and chaos across Mexico.
February 23 Tourists trapped in Puerto Vallarta recount cartel retaliation after 'El Mencho' killed American tourists trapped in Puerto Vallarta after cartel leader "El Mencho" reportedly killed, sparking violent retaliation with burning cars and chaos.
February 23 Soccer matches postponed after Mexico kills cartel leader ‘El Mencho’ near World Cup host Mexican soccer matches were postponed after the army reportedly killed drug lord "El Mencho" near the World Cup host city Guadalajara, triggering violence in the region.
February 22 Cartels outgun police: Rocket launchers seized in El Mencho raid spotlight CJNG firepower Mexican forces killed cartel boss "El Mencho" and seized rocket launchers capable of downing aircraft, revealing CJNG's extensive military arsenal.
February 22 Who is El Mencho? Inside the rise of CJNG’s fallen kingpin and the cartel he built Authorities said Mexican forces killed Ruben "El Mencho" Oseguera, the notorious Jalisco cartel leader who became Mexico's most wanted drug kingpin.
February 22 Major drug lord 'El Mencho' killed in Mexican military operation with US intelligence support Mexican military announces death of "El Mencho," the $15 million bounty CJNG cartel leader, in Jalisco operation amid violence and U.S. cooperation.
February 22 Tourists in Mexican seaside city told to stay on resort as government warns of ‘clashes’ Tourists were told not leave Puerto Vallarta resorts as officials warn of violent "clashes" following federal operation. Dark smoke was seen filling the skies over the vacation city.
February 12 Border on the brink as cartel drones force US to act after years of paralysis FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford closed El Paso airspace for cartel drone incursion before Department of War successfully neutralized the aerial threats.
February 11 Border airspace breached: Cartel drones test US defenses and raise new fears Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy confirms FAA shut down El Paso International Airport due to cartel drone incursion, marking border security escalation.
February 5 Alleged Sinaloa cartel fentanyl producer charged in newly unsealed US federal indictment Mexican authorities arrested alleged Sinaloa cartel fentanyl producer Ivan Valerio Sainz Salazar, who is accused of supplying deadly pills to the Chapitos faction.