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Mexican Army Kills Cartel Leader; Violence Erupts Nationwide

2/23/2026

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The Mexican Army, trained by U.S. Navy SEALs, killed cartel leader Ruben Nemesio “El Mencho” Oseguera Cervantes during a recent operation in Tlapalpa, Jalisco.
The training began on February 15 to bolster efforts against top cartel figures.
Cartel gunmen retaliated violently after the operation and spread terror across Mexico.
The U.S. Department of State issued a travel warning due to escalating dangers, and the operation's details remain classified.

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The Mexican Army, trained by U.S. Navy SEALs, killed cartel leader Ruben Nemesio “El Mencho” Oseguera Cervantes during a recent operation in Tlapalpa, Jalisco.
The training began on February 15 to bolster efforts against top cartel figures.
Cartel gunmen retaliated violently after the operation and spread terror across Mexico.
The U.S. Department of State issued a travel warning due to escalating dangers, and the operation's details remain classified.