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Cartel kingpin El Mencho killed - Mexico erupts in reprisals

Mexican security forces killed Nemesio 'El Mencho' in a US‑backed operation that has triggered nationwide reprisals including arson, blockades and the deaths of security personnel. The fallout stranded tourists and drew emergency travel warnings.

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25 - Mexican National Guard members killed in reprisals after El Mencho operation

Quote

"Got a lot of people gunning for me" — President Donald Trump

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"As President, I do not have to go back to Congress to get approval of Tariffs. It has already been gotten, in many forms, a long time ago! They were also just reaffirmed by the ridiculous and poorly crafted supreme court decision! President DJT"