Cartel boss killing sparks violence in Mexico

Mexican security forces have reportedly killed El Mencho, the head of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG), in a military operation. Following the reported killing, violence has escalated across several states

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  • Nemesio Ruben Oseguera Cervantes (‘El Mencho’) killed in a clash with Mexican security forces after military raid launched against his Jalisco New Generation Cartel
  • Gunmen torched vehicles, blocked highways and caused panic in cities including Guadalajara and Puerto Vallarta in response to the killing
  • Three Mexican security forces wounded, four cartel members killed and two arrested as of February 23
  • Mexican government operation included US intelligence support, the White House said
  • FBI considers CJNG cartel Mexico’s most powerful trafficking organisation
  • Washington had placed a $15M bounty on El Mencho’s head