‘El Mencho’ killing sparks ‘overwhelming fear’ as violence erupts in Mexico | Drugs News | Al Jazeera

As news of the killing spread, a wave of violence swept across the country. And some fear worse could follow.

‘El Mencho’ killing sparks ‘overwhelming fear’ as violence erupts in Mexico | Drugs News | Al Jazeera Listen (5 mins) Save Click here to share on social media Share Add Al Jazeera on Google Video Duration 02 minutes 00 seconds 02:00 Mexico's most powerful drug boss ‘El Mencho’ killed, sparking cartel violence nationwide By Elizabeth Melimopoulos Published On 23 Feb 2026 23 Feb 2026 The killing of Nemesio Ruben Oseguera Cervantes, the leader of Mexico’s Jalisco New Generation Cartel, also known as “El Mencho”, who had long been on the run from the authorities, led to a wave of violence across t

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