Mexico sends 2,000 soldiers to Jalisco after cartel leader's death

2026-02-24 04:50:20

Item 1 of 2 Mexican soldiers patrol in armored vehicles in Acapulco after authorities reinforced security following roadblocks and arson attacks carried out by organised crime in several states, in the aftermath of a military operation in which a government source said Mexican drug lord Nemesio Oseguera, known as “El Mencho,” was killed in Jalisco state, in Acapulco, Mexico, February 22, 2026. REUTERS/Henry Romero

**[1/2]**Mexican soldiers patrol in armored vehicles in Acapulco after authorities reinforced security following roadblocks and arson attacks carried out by organised crime in several states, in the aftermath of a military operation in which a government source said Mexican drug lord Nemesio Oseguera,… Purchase Licensing Rights, opens new tab Read more

MEXICO CITY, Feb 23 (Reuters) - Mexican authorities on Monday deployed an additional 2,000 military troops to the western state of Jalisco following violence in the wake of the capture and death of Mexico’s most-wanted cartel leader Nemesio Oseguera, known as “El Mencho.”

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Reporting by Lizveth Diaz, Editing by Daina Beth Solomon

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