El Mencho killed: Mexico erupts as cartel retaliation sparks nationwide chaos
Mexico has been rocked by breaking news as Nemesio "El Mencho" Oseguera, the powerful leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, was reportedly killed in a major military operation. Within hours, retaliation erupted across parts of the country, with burning vehicles, blocked motorways and armed clashes creating scenes of chaos.
Authorities say the operation targeted one of the world's most wanted drug traffickers, long accused of overseeing vast narcotics networks and extreme violence. However, security experts now warn that the death of such a dominant cartel figure could trigger a dangerous power struggle inside the organization, potentially leading to even more instability.
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Air travel disruptions, emergency advisories and tense streets have followed the operation, especially in western Mexico. While officials describe the raid as a significant victory against organized crime, the bigger question remains: will this bring lasting security, or ignite a new wave of cartel violence?
