Mexican military reports killing of CJNG leader; violent retaliation follows
The Mexican military killed Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) leader Nemesio 'El Mencho' Oseguera Cervantes on Feb. 22 in a raid in Tapalpa, Jalisco, according to the Hindu. After the death of El Mencho, there was a wave of violent retaliation across at least 20 Mexican states. Gunmen torched vehicles, set up burning blockades and ambushed security forces, killing at least 25 National Guard tro
The Mexican military killed Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) leader Nemesio 'El Mencho' Oseguera Cervantes on Feb. 22 in a raid in Tapalpa, Jalisco, according to the Hindu. After the death of El Mencho, there was a wave of violent retaliation across at least 20 Mexican states. Gunmen torched vehicles, set up burning blockades and ambushed security forces, killing at least 25 National Guard troops in the first days alone, according to military.com. The chaos following El Mencho's death has direct implications for the U.S. southern border.
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