Death toll rises after Mexican drug cartel leader killed in US-backed operation
U.S. intelligence helped Mexican forces kill "El Mencho," leader of Jalisco cartel on Sunday, sparking violent retaliation and chaos across Mexico.
Last updated: 2026-02-23 17:46:45 ET
U.S. intelligence helped Mexican forces kill "El Mencho," leader of Jalisco cartel on Sunday, sparking violent retaliation and chaos across Mexico.
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