Remains of El Mencho returned to family as CJNG violence surges after raid
TL;DR
Mexican authorities confirmed the body of Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes, aka El Mencho, CJNG’s leader, was returned to his family after a military operation in Jalisco and genetic testing; his deathhas sparked waves of cartel violence across the region, while U.S.-Mexico security cooperation continues and officials say there is no imminent threat to the United States.
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