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Mexico kills cartel kingpin El Mencho - Nationwide Violence Erupts

Mexican security forces killed Nemesio "El Mencho" in a raid aided by US intelligence, touching off waves of reprisal attacks that left dozens dead, closed tourist hubs, stranded Americans and prompted travel warnings as authorities brace for more violence.

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25 - Mexican National Guard members killed in reprisal attacks after El Mencho's death.

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

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