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Federal forces kill CJNG leader El Mencho in Jalisco raid
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Mexican authorities killed Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, known as El Mencho and leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG), on February 22, 2026, in Tapalpa, Jalisco. Two of his escorts were arrested during the operation and now face charges for possession of exclusive army weapons. The event has triggered violence in Jalisco, impacting flights and tourism.
USA:s finansdepartement har infört sanktioner mot två mexikanska män och nio företag med kopplingar till Jalisco-kartellen. Åtgärderna riktar sig mot en verksamhet för bränslestöld som årligen genererar tiotals miljoner dollar till gruppen. En ny varning har även utfärdats till banker gällande relaterade risker för smuggling.
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Mexikanska myndigheter har gripit en ledare för en cell inom Northeast Cartel i Nuevo León. Vid operationen greps även en kvinnlig medbrottsling, samtidigt som vapen, fordon och sju tigrar togs i beslag.
The Trump administration has escalated its campaign against Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro by designating the so‑called Cartel de los Soles as a foreign terrorist organization, according to an NPR report. The move, published in the Federal Register on Monday, accuses senior Venezuelan military and political figures of drug trafficking and links the network to Maduro’s government.
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Donald Trump's administration is considering direct military operations against Mexican cartels on national soil, using drones and CIA agents, according to an NBC News report. These actions would expand anti-drug efforts in the region, though no final decision has been made. President Claudia Sheinbaum has stressed bilateral cooperation without subordination.