Mexican Cartel Violence - Page 5

February 23

Crenshaw praises Mexican officials after 'El Mencho' death, calls cartel 'terrorist insurgency'

Rep. Dan Crenshaw calls reported death of "El Mencho," head of Mexico's CJNG cartel, a major win against deadly fentanyl trafficking to U.S. streets.

February 23

Death toll rises after Mexican drug cartel leader killed in US-backed operation

U.S. intelligence helped Mexican forces kill "El Mencho," leader of Jalisco cartel on Sunday, sparking violent retaliation and chaos across Mexico.

February 23

Tourists trapped in Puerto Vallarta recount cartel retaliation after 'El Mencho' killed

American tourists trapped in Puerto Vallarta after cartel leader "El Mencho" reportedly killed, sparking violent retaliation with burning cars and chaos.

February 23

Soccer matches postponed after Mexico kills cartel leader ‘El Mencho’ near World Cup host

Mexican soccer matches were postponed after the army reportedly killed drug lord "El Mencho" near the World Cup host city Guadalajara, triggering violence in the region.

February 22

Cartels outgun police: Rocket launchers seized in El Mencho raid spotlight CJNG firepower

Mexican forces killed cartel boss "El Mencho" and seized rocket launchers capable of downing aircraft, revealing CJNG's extensive military arsenal.

February 22

Who is El Mencho? Inside the rise of CJNG’s fallen kingpin and the cartel he built

Authorities said Mexican forces killed Ruben "El Mencho" Oseguera, the notorious Jalisco cartel leader who became Mexico's most wanted drug kingpin.

February 22

Major drug lord 'El Mencho' killed in Mexican military operation with US intelligence support

Mexican military announces death of "El Mencho," the $15 million bounty CJNG cartel leader, in Jalisco operation amid violence and U.S. cooperation.

February 22

Tourists in Mexican seaside city told to stay on resort as government warns of ‘clashes’

Tourists were told not leave Puerto Vallarta resorts as officials warn of violent "clashes" following federal operation. Dark smoke was seen filling the skies over the vacation city.

February 12

Border on the brink as cartel drones force US to act after years of paralysis

FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford closed El Paso airspace for cartel drone incursion before Department of War successfully neutralized the aerial threats.

February 11

Border airspace breached: Cartel drones test US defenses and raise new fears

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy confirms FAA shut down El Paso International Airport due to cartel drone incursion, marking border security escalation.