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Cartel leader's romantic partner helped lead to his capture, Mexican officials say
Authorities used the location of a woman who was with Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes, the drug kingpin known as "El Mencho," to find him.

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Romantic Tryst Led to Mexican Cartel Leader's Capture, Death
Surveillance of romantic partner led to El Mencho's deadly capture, Mexican authorities say
How Mexico took down drug lord El Mencho by tracking his girlfriend
Mexico’s most-wanted drug lord, Nemesio Ruben Oseguera Cervantes, known as El Mencho, died after being wounded during a military operation in Mexico, authorities said, in a strike that also unleashed ...

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Mayhem In Mexico After El Mencho Killed: 25 Troops Slayed As Cartel Fury Engulfs Nation
Mexico’s most-wanted drug leader killed in military operation as clashes erupt and US tourists told to shelter in place
At least 25 soldiers died after raid on Mexico's most wanted cartel leader
Oseguera's death is a blow to the CJNG, a highly diversified criminal enterprise, and a victory for Mexico's government after pressure from U.S. President Donald Trump to crack down on the cartels.

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El Mencho: Alleged first photo of Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes surfaces after CJNG drug lord killed in Mexico

Mexico weighs legal action after Musk links president to drug cartels

MEXICO CITY, Feb 24 (Reuters) - Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said on Tuesday she is considering legal action following a comment by tech billionaire Elon Musk, the world's richest man, that alleged she was connected to drug cartels.

Fact Check: Why Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum once said war on narcos was 'fascism'

Her quote gained new life after an operation by Mexico's federal forces led to the death of cartel boss "El Mencho."

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.

Cruz warned Mexico officials 'President Trump was going to' act if they didn't fight cartels

Drug lord "El Mencho" killed as U.S. pressure reshapes Mexico's cartel strategy. Sen. Ted Cruz,R-Texas., warned officials last year of stronger action under Trump.

Unprecedented military raid is risky gamble for Mexico's Sheinbaum

By Laura Gottesdiener and Emily Green MEXICO CITY, Feb 23 (Reuters) - The Mexican military raid that killed the country's most wanted cartel leader on Sunday was President Claudia Sheinbaum's biggest bet yet,