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Bravery Honored: 25 National Guardsmen Fall in Cartel Clash

2/25/2026

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On February 23, 2026, Mexican Secretary of Defense Ricardo Trevilla Trejo honored 25 National Guardsmen who died in a confrontation with cartels after the capture of drug kingpin Nemesio “El Mencho” Oseguera.
The secretary, moved at a Mexico City press conference, praised the National Guard for bravery and commitment.
Oseguera was wounded during the operation and died in custody.
The secretary congratulated Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum for leadership.

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On February 23, 2026, Mexican Secretary of Defense Ricardo Trevilla Trejo honored 25 National Guardsmen who died in a confrontation with cartels after the capture of drug kingpin Nemesio “El Mencho” Oseguera.
The secretary, moved at a Mexico City press conference, praised the National Guard for bravery and commitment.
Oseguera was wounded during the operation and died in custody.
The secretary congratulated Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum for leadership.