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El Mencho killed - Cartel boss taken down as violence erupts

Mexican forces say they killed Nemesio “El Mencho,” leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel. The operation sparked widespread reprisals, roadblocks and fires across Mexico and prompted US travel warnings to affected tourist areas.

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73 - Death toll reported after cartel leader operation in Mexico

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El Mencho killed - Mexico says cartel boss dead

Mexican special forces and security officials say they killed Nemesio “El Mencho,” the leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel. The operation set off immediate waves of violence and reprisals across multiple states.

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