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Cross-border tunnel tied to San Diego front store yields more-than-a-ton cocaine bust
crime1 month ago

Cross-border tunnel tied to San Diego front store yields more-than-a-ton cocaine bust

Federal prosecutors charged four suspects—two Mexican nationals and two Americans aged 18–32—with conspiring to traffic more than a ton of cocaine linked to a cross-border tunnel that ran from a San Diego front store, Buy 4 Less, to Tijuana. The 55-foot-deep tunnel stretched over 1,000 feet to the border (with about 800 feet into Mexico) and used a rail-and-cart system, electricity, and ventilation. Authorities seized more than 2,250 pounds of cocaine and, in addition to drug charges, one defendant faces an extra count for constructing, financing, or using an unauthorized tunnel. This is the first cross-border tunnel found in Southern California since 2022, part of a long-running network associated with the Jalisco New Generation Cartel.

via The Guardian|
#cocaine#crime#jalisco-new-generation-cartel
El Mencho laid to rest in a gilded coffin near Guadalajara after deadly clash
world4 months ago

El Mencho laid to rest in a gilded coffin near Guadalajara after deadly clash

Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, aka El Mencho, head of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, was buried in a gleaming gold coffin at a Zapopan cemetery near Guadalajara after Mexican troops killed him in a raid the previous week; the funeral, conducted under tight security with wreaths and banda music, followed a death certificate noting multiple bullet wounds and has been followed by cartel violence across about 20 states as authorities pursue other high‑ranking members.

via CNN|
#burial#el-mencho#guadalajara
El Mencho's Golden Goodbye: Cartel Boss Buried Amid Mexico’s Security Turmoil
world4 months ago

El Mencho's Golden Goodbye: Cartel Boss Buried Amid Mexico’s Security Turmoil

Mexico’s Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, alias El Mencho and head of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, was buried in a Zapopan cemetery near Guadalajara in a ceremony marked by a gold casket, large flower wreaths, and a heavy military presence after he was killed by soldiers in Tapalpa. The death certificate lists multiple bullet wounds, and authorities say the violence that followed his death left more than 70 people dead across about 20 states; his body was autopsied in Mexico City before being returned to his family, underscoring the cartel violence surrounding his demise.

via Yahoo|
#burial#el-mencho#guadalajara
El Mencho laid to rest in Guadalajara amid flowers and security
world4 months ago

El Mencho laid to rest in Guadalajara amid flowers and security

Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, alias El Mencho, head of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, was buried in Zapopan near Guadalajara after dying from gunshot wounds sustained during a military operation to capture him. The funeral drew a large security presence and extensive floral tributes, with burial details kept confidential for security reasons. The death sparked violence in multiple states, with authorities reporting more than 70 deaths, and his body was autopsied in Mexico City before being returned to his family.

via AP News|
#burial#el-mencho#jalisco-new-generation-cartel
Power Vacuum Emerges in Jalisco Cartel After El Mencho's Death
world4 months ago

Power Vacuum Emerges in Jalisco Cartel After El Mencho's Death

With El Mencho dead, the Jalisco New Generation Cartel faces a murky succession among regional bosses; contenders include Valencia González (El 03), RR, El Jardinero, and El Yogurth, while El Menchito remains imprisoned, complicating leadership dynamics. Analysts warn of either a fragile power-sharing or a violent fracture that could redraw Mexico’s crime landscape, even as the cartel maintains its dispersed, franchise-like structure.

via Los Angeles Times|
#cartel-succession#el-menchito#el-mencho
world4 months ago

AI-driven misinformation sparks fear after El Mencho's killing in Mexico

After the operation that killed Mexico’s most powerful drug lord El Mencho, social media overflowed with AI-generated videos and false claims, fueling panic even as authorities warned the public and worked to debunk misinformation. Officials counted 200–500 problematic posts—35–40% lacking context, about 25% misleading, and 25% AI-manipulated—with some posts suggesting airports were seized or hostages taken. Experts say the Jalisco cartel and others are leveraging online tools to amplify chaos, while many Mexicans learned of events through chat groups and X.

via Politico|
#ai#disinformation#jalisco-new-generation-cartel
El Mencho Killed in Raid That Unraveled Cartel’s Elite Security Net
world4 months ago

El Mencho Killed in Raid That Unraveled Cartel’s Elite Security Net

Mexican special forces killed Nemesio ‘El Mencho’ Oseguera Cervantes, founder of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, in a dawn raid near Tapalpa after months of tracking aided by U.S. intelligence and Predator drone surveillance. Oseguera ran a vast security network with nearly 400 gunmen, armored vehicles, rocket launchers, and land mines, but the army closed in, and he died en route to a medical center after being wounded during the operation.

via Los Angeles Times|
#el-mencho#jalisco-new-generation-cartel#mexican-army
Cartel Propaganda Surges After El Mencho's Death, Fueling Fake Violence Online
world4 months ago

Cartel Propaganda Surges After El Mencho's Death, Fueling Fake Violence Online

After the killing of cartel boss El Mencho, researchers say a coordinated propaganda push by organized crime spread AI-generated misinformation and false reports of violence across Mexico, amplified by narco influencers and social media; while authorities refute claims, experts warn such campaigns distort public perception and obscure the real scale of violence.

via Reuters|
#el-mencho#fake-news#jalisco-new-generation-cartel
Lover-Clue Leads to El Mencho's Last Stand: Mexican Forces Kill Cartel Kingpin
world4 months ago

Lover-Clue Leads to El Mencho's Last Stand: Mexican Forces Kill Cartel Kingpin

Mexican security forces tracked Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes (El Mencho) to a Tapalpa cabin after following his lover, culminating in a Sunday raid in which he and two guards were fatally wounded; the operation sparked nationwide violence with multiple deaths and widespread disruption, while authorities said 70 suspected cartel members were arrested and 34 killed in the chaos—a major blow to the cartel and a display of state power.

via The New York Times|
#el-mencho#jalisco-new-generation-cartel#mexico
Mexico takes down cartel kingpin El Mencho, unleashing violence across the country
world4 months ago

Mexico takes down cartel kingpin El Mencho, unleashing violence across the country

Mexico's army killed Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, known as El Mencho, leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, during an operation in Jalisco. The death marks a major blow to one of the world’s most powerful cartels and has been followed by a wave of violence nationwide, including arson and disrupted daily life. Analysts warn a power vacuum could unfold as rival factions vie for control, with potential implications for security cooperation with the United States, though the long-term effects remain unclear.

via AP News|
#cartel-violence#el-mencho#jalisco-new-generation-cartel
El Mencho’s death leaves CJNG facing an uncertain future
world4 months ago

El Mencho’s death leaves CJNG facing an uncertain future

Mexican drug lord Nemesio “El Mencho” Oseguera Cervantes, longtime leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG), was killed in a Mexican military operation on Feb. 22, 2026. A former police officer who built CJNG into a global narcotics network, he led one of the world’s most wanted cartels with a multimillion‑dollar US bounty. CJNG emerged in the 2010s from Milenio Cartel remnants and has a vast reach in drug trafficking, including fentanyl and meth, with operations spanning more than 40 countries. Analysts say the cartel functions as a franchise‑like network of about 90 organizations, so Oseguera’s death may not cripple the empire but could trigger leadership reconfigurations amid ongoing violence and supply chains.

via CNN|
#cjng#drug-trafficking#el-mencho
Mexican forces kill cartel kingpin El Mencho, signaling crackdown
world-and-nation4 months ago

Mexican forces kill cartel kingpin El Mencho, signaling crackdown

Mexico’s Defense Ministry says Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes, “El Mencho” and founder of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, was fatally wounded in a Tapalpa operation and died en route to Mexico City for treatment. Officials call it a major blow to a powerful cartel, triggering violence, roadblocks, and arson across western Mexico. The United States had offered up to $15 million for information, but Mexican officials say there was no direct U.S. ground involvement in the operation.

via Los Angeles Times|
#drug-trafficking#el-mencho#jalisco-new-generation-cartel