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25 National Guards Killed in Cartel Retaliation Chaos

2/23/2026

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Omar García Harfuch, Mexico's Security Secretary, said 25 National Guard members were killed in Jalisco after Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, known as 'El Mencho,' died in a February 22, 2026 operation.
Cartel retaliation blocked roads and set vehicles on fire across 20 states, prompting school cancellations and indoor warnings.
The United States provided intelligence support for the operation.
Rival cartels may exploit CJNG's weakened state.

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Omar García Harfuch, Mexico's Security Secretary, said 25 National Guard members were killed in Jalisco after Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, known as 'El Mencho,' died in a February 22, 2026 operation.
Cartel retaliation blocked roads and set vehicles on fire across 20 states, prompting school cancellations and indoor warnings.
The United States provided intelligence support for the operation.
Rival cartels may exploit CJNG's weakened state.