February 23 Trump’s ‘total elimination’ strategy paved way for fall of cartel kingpin ‘El Mencho’ Documents reveal the fall of “El Mencho" was the culmination of an aggressive “total elimination" strategy pursued by the U.S. against the Jalisco New Generation cartel.
February 23 Mexico violence sees dozens of military troops, criminals dead after cartel leader 'El Mencho' killed Mexican officials said 25 Mexican National Guard troops were killed in the ensuing violence triggered by the killing of cartel leader "El Mencho."
February 23 Kingpins fall, prices don’t: How cartels defy the rules of economics Why killing drug cartel leaders barely affects prices: a look at the surprising economics behind resilient trafficking networks that operate like corporations.
February 23 Mexico beach recently crowned best in world as cartels now torch businesses, terrorize tourist areas Mexico's top beach was recently named by Tripadvisor as cartel violence sparks travel alerts. Isla Pasion in Cozumel won top honors as security concerns now exist.
February 23 Crenshaw praises Mexican officials after 'El Mencho' death, calls cartel 'terrorist insurgency' Rep. Dan Crenshaw calls reported death of "El Mencho," head of Mexico's CJNG cartel, a major win against deadly fentanyl trafficking to U.S. streets.
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.