Jalisco Cartel Leader 'El Mencho' Killed in Joint U.S.-Mexico Operation

The death of CJNG leader Nemesio 'El Mencho' Oseguera Cervantes in a joint intelligence operation marks a major shift in the fight against fentanyl trafficking. Authorities are now assessing the potential impact this leadership vacuum will have on cartel operations and U.S. border security.
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