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Tragedy in Chihuahua: four cartel task-force officials killed in crash
world1 month ago

Tragedy in Chihuahua: four cartel task-force officials killed in crash

Two US officials and two Mexican officials assigned to fight drug cartel operations were killed in a car crash in Chihuahua during an operation to destroy clandestine laboratories in Morelos. The Mexican victims were Pedro Román Oseguera Cervantes, director of the state investigation agency, and officer Manuel Genaro Méndez Montes; no immediate details were released about the US officials. US Ambassador Ronald Johnson and Chihuahua Governor Maru Campos offered condolences and reaffirmed commitment to joint security efforts.

El Mencho killed in U.S.-assisted operation as cartel violence erupts
world3 months ago

El Mencho killed in U.S.-assisted operation as cartel violence erupts

Mexican security forces killed Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes, known as El Mencho, after information from U.S. authorities assisted the operation. The CJNG leader’s death followed clashes that sparked violence across several states, prompted flight disruptions and shelter-in-place advisories for travelers, and left four cartel members dead with two detained as weapons and armored vehicles were seized. U.S. officials described the operation as a significant cooperative effort between the two countries and praised the development.

El Mencho's Death Reshapes Mexico's Cartel Power
world3 months ago

El Mencho's Death Reshapes Mexico's Cartel Power

Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, aka El Mencho, head of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, was killed in a Mexican military operation with reported U.S. intelligence involvement. The strike has sparked cross-border attention and waves of violence across multiple states as authorities anticipate how the cartel will reorganize after his death, with implications for the global fentanyl trade and ongoing U.S.–Mexico cooperation.

Top Sinaloa Cartel Assassin "El Nini" Extradited to U.S.
international-relations2 years ago

Top Sinaloa Cartel Assassin "El Nini" Extradited to U.S.

The Mexican Government has extradited Nestor Isidro Perez Salaz, known as "El Nini," a key figure in the Sinaloa Cartel, to the United States to face charges related to fentanyl trafficking and violent crimes. President Biden thanked Mexican President López Obrador for the cooperation and emphasized ongoing joint efforts to combat the fentanyl epidemic and bring criminals to justice.

world2 years ago

"Top Mexican Cartel Leader El Nini Extradited to US"

Néstor Isidro Pérez Salas, known as 'El Nini' and a key figure in the Sinaloa cartel, has been extradited to the US from Mexico. He faces charges related to fentanyl trafficking, murder, and other crimes. US President Joe Biden and Attorney General Merrick Garland praised the cooperation with Mexico in capturing and extraditing Pérez Salas, emphasizing ongoing efforts to combat the fentanyl epidemic.

"Top Mexican Cartel Leader El Nini Extradited to US"
international-crime2 years ago

"Top Mexican Cartel Leader El Nini Extradited to US"

Néstor Isidro Pérez Salas, known as 'El Nini' and a top member of the Sinaloa cartel, has been extradited from Mexico to the US. He faces charges related to fentanyl trafficking, murder, and other crimes. US President Joe Biden praised the extradition as a significant step in combating the fentanyl epidemic and thanked Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador for the cooperation.