Mexico, Jalisco New Generation Cartel and CJNG
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The leader of the CJNG cartel Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, known as "El Mencho" died on Sunday during an operation to arrest him in Mexico.
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The leader of one of Mexico's largest cartels has been slain triggering violence in the country. The brutal organisations are known for their horrific violence and grim initiations
From India, Canada, the US to Chile, several countries across the world issued travel advisories following the violence that erupted over the killing of drug lord El Mencho. Stay tuned to the LIVE updates here.
Mexico erupts in violence after the army kills CJNG leader El Mencho, triggering flight chaos and security alerts. Follow live.
Authorities said Mexican forces killed Ruben "El Mencho" Oseguera, the notorious Jalisco cartel leader who became Mexico's most wanted drug kingpin.
"After the US eliminated a top Cartel leader in Mexico today, Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) has retaliated by storming the Guadalajara Airport with armed gunmen. They are now taking American tourists hostage at nearby highways and hotels," she wrote.
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