El Mencho, Mexico’s wanted cartel leader, killed in Jalisco; violence erupts nationwide, authorities on high alert.
Notorious cartel leader El Mencho has fallen during a high-risk military raid in Jalisco after a tip-off from a romantic partner led authorities to his hideout.
Mexican forces carried out the operation independently, with U.S. intelligence providing support in tracking his location. His death marks a critical blow to one of Mexico’s most powerful criminal networks.
Retaliatory violence has erupted across the region, causing roadblocks and casualties. Authorities remain on high alert to restore peace and prevent further chaos.