The Bloody Rise and Fall of Mexico’s Top Crime Boss
El Mencho’s brutality and business acumen put him atop the cartel world, until he made a fatal mistake.
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How The Times Covers Cartels and Other Criminal Enterprises
Cultivating sources. Verifying claims. Staying safe. After the death of El Mencho, four journalists share their approach to this difficult, dangerous work.
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Mexico Is Caught Between Trump and the Cartels
President Trump has demanded President Claudia Sheinbaum confront the cartels. The killing of “El Mencho” suggests it might be working — but could come at a cost.
After Chaos Rips Across Mexico, the Remnants of Cartel Violence Haunt Residents
Charred vehicles cluttered deserted streets as residents started to emerge from their homes in Guadalajara, which was hit hard by violence after the death of a cartel leader.
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Mexican Forces Say They Tracked El Mencho to Cabin by Following His Lover
Top security officials revealed details of the operation that led to the death of Mexico’s most wanted drug cartel leader.
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Drug Lord ‘El Mencho’ Was Killed in Mexico. What’s Next for the Cartel He Led?
The death of Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes dealt a major blow to the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, but few believe it spells the end for the powerful group.
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What to Know About the Killing of ‘El Mencho’
The Mexican government has killed Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, the longtime leader of one of Mexico’s most powerful gangs, the Jalisco New Generation Cartel.
Can This Man Finally Defeat Mexico’s Cartels?
Omar García Harfuch is overseeing one of the most aggressive offensives in years against Mexico’s powerful criminal groups. Many before him have failed.