El Mencho killed in Mexico: Claudia Sheinbaum on cartel leader's death + Puerto Vallarta footage
February 23, 2026
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as posted by the channelMexican officials are praising a military operation that resulted in the death of a major drug lord known as "El Mencho."
El Mencho, who's real name was Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes, was killed in Tapalpa, Jalisco, Mexico on Sunday, Jan. 22, as part of a Mexican military operation. Oseguera was seriously injured in the shootout and died during air transfer to Mexico City. Six other cartel members were killed and two were arrested, Mexico's Ministry of National Defense announced.
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum assured citizens that government authorities, armed forces and the security cabinet were working in close coordination to safeguard peace and security across the national territory.
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