Mexico, violent riots after killing of drug boss El Mencho

Feb 22, 2026

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Trucks burned in response to the Killed of the Jalisco Nueva Generacion Cartel leader A burned-out truck is seen on the Mexico-Queretaro highway. Following the killing of drug lord Nemesio Ruben Oseguera Cervantes, known as El Mencho, leader of the Jalisco Nueva Generacion Cartel, drug blockades were reported in several cities across the country in response to the killing of the Jalisco Cartel leader. on February 22, 2026 in Queretaro, Mexico. (Photo by Jose Carrera Eyepix Group) Copyright: xJosexCarrera EyepixxGroupx JFC_22022026_176437
Trucks burned in response to the Killed of the Jalisco Nueva Generacion Cartel leader A burned-out truck is seen on the Mexico-Queretaro highway. Following the killing of drug lord Nemesio Ruben Oseguera Cervantes, known as El Mencho, leader of the Jalisco Nueva Generacion Cartel, drug blockades were reported in several cities across the country in response to the killing of the Jalisco Cartel leader. on February 22, 2026 in Queretaro, Mexico. (Photo by Jose Carrera Eyepix Group) Copyright: xJosexCarrera EyepixxGroupx JFC_22022026_176435
Trucks burned in response to the Killed of the Jalisco Nueva Generacion Cartel leader A burned-out truck is seen on the Mexico-Queretaro highway. Following the killing of drug lord Nemesio Ruben Oseguera Cervantes, known as El Mencho, leader of the Jalisco Nueva Generacion Cartel, drug blockades were reported in several cities across the country in response to the killing of the Jalisco Cartel leader. on February 22, 2026 in Queretaro, Mexico. (Photo by Jose Carrera Eyepix Group) Copyright: xJosexCarrera EyepixxGroupx JFC_22022026_176434
Trucks burned in response to the Killed of the Jalisco Nueva Generacion Cartel leader A burned-out truck is seen on the Mexico-Queretaro highway. Following the killing of drug lord Nemesio Ruben Oseguera Cervantes, known as El Mencho, leader of the Jalisco Nueva Generacion Cartel, drug blockades were reported in several cities across the country in response to the killing of the Jalisco Cartel leader. on February 22, 2026 in Queretaro, Mexico. (Photo by Jose Carrera Eyepix Group) Copyright: xJosexCarrera EyepixxGroupx JFC_22022026_176432
Security presence in Mexico City following killing of cartel leader El Mencho MEXICO CITY, MEXICO - FEBRUARY 22: Members of the National Guard stand guard outside the facilities of the Specialized Prosecutor s Office for Organized Crime (FEMDO) in Mexico City, Mexico on February 22, 2026. The security presence outside the FEMDO facilities follows an operation earlier in the day in which cartel leader Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, known as El Mencho was killed during a military operation in Tapalpa, in the state of Jalisco, authorities confirmed. Daniel Cardenas Anadolu Mexico City Mexico. Editorial use only. Please get in touch for any other usage. Copyright: x2026xAnadoluxDanielxCardenasx
Security presence in Mexico City following killing of cartel leader El Mencho MEXICO CITY, MEXICO - FEBRUARY 22: Members of the National Guard stand guard outside the facilities of the Specialized Prosecutor s Office for Organized Crime (FEMDO) in Mexico City, Mexico on February 22, 2026. The security presence outside the FEMDO facilities follows an operation earlier in the day in which cartel leader Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, known as El Mencho was killed during a military operation in Tapalpa, in the state of Jalisco, authorities confirmed. Daniel Cardenas Anadolu Mexico City Mexico. Editorial use only. Please get in touch for any other usage. Copyright: x2026xAnadoluxDanielxCardenasx
Security presence in Mexico City following killing of cartel leader El Mencho MEXICO CITY, MEXICO - FEBRUARY 22: Members of the National Guard stand guard outside the facilities of the Specialized Prosecutor s Office for Organized Crime (FEMDO) in Mexico City, Mexico on February 22, 2026. The security presence outside the FEMDO facilities follows an operation earlier in the day in which cartel leader Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, known as El Mencho was killed during a military operation in Tapalpa, in the state of Jalisco, authorities confirmed. Daniel Cardenas Anadolu Mexico City Mexico. Editorial use only. Please get in touch for any other usage. Copyright: x2026xAnadoluxDanielxCardenasx
Security presence in Mexico City following killing of cartel leader El Mencho MEXICO CITY, MEXICO - FEBRUARY 22: Members of the National Guard stand guard outside the facilities of the Specialized Prosecutor s Office for Organized Crime (FEMDO) in Mexico City, Mexico on February 22, 2026. The security presence outside the FEMDO facilities follows an operation earlier in the day in which cartel leader Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, known as El Mencho was killed during a military operation in Tapalpa, in the state of Jalisco, authorities confirmed. Daniel Cardenas Anadolu Mexico City Mexico. Editorial use only. Please get in touch for any other usage. Copyright: x2026xAnadoluxDanielxCardenasx
Security presence in Mexico City following killing of cartel leader El Mencho MEXICO CITY, MEXICO - FEBRUARY 22: Members of the Investigative Police stand guard outside the facilities of the Specialized Prosecutor s Office for Organized Crime (FEMDO) in Mexico City, Mexico on February 22, 2026. The security presence outside the FEMDO facilities follows an operation earlier in the day in which cartel leader Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, known as El Mencho was killed during a military operation in Tapalpa, in the state of Jalisco, authorities confirmed. Daniel Cardenas Anadolu Mexico City Mexico. Editorial use only. Please get in touch for any other usage. Copyright: x2026xAnadoluxDanielxCardenasx
Security presence in Mexico City following killing of cartel leader El Mencho MEXICO CITY, MEXICO - FEBRUARY 22: Members of the National Guard stand guard outside the facilities of the Specialized Prosecutor s Office for Organized Crime (FEMDO) in Mexico City, Mexico on February 22, 2026. The security presence outside the FEMDO facilities follows an operation earlier in the day in which cartel leader Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, known as El Mencho was killed during a military operation in Tapalpa, in the state of Jalisco, authorities confirmed. Daniel Cardenas Anadolu Mexico City Mexico. Editorial use only. Please get in touch for any other usage. Copyright: x2026xAnadoluxDanielxCardenasx
Security presence in Mexico City following killing of cartel leader El Mencho MEXICO CITY, MEXICO - FEBRUARY 22: Members of the National Guard stand guard outside the facilities of the Specialized Prosecutor s Office for Organized Crime (FEMDO) in Mexico City, Mexico on February 22, 2026. The security presence outside the FEMDO facilities follows an operation earlier in the day in which cartel leader Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, known as El Mencho was killed during a military operation in Tapalpa, in the state of Jalisco, authorities confirmed. Daniel Cardenas Anadolu Mexico City Mexico. Editorial use only. Please get in touch for any other usage. Copyright: x2026xAnadoluxDanielxCardenasx
Security presence in Mexico City following killing of cartel leader El Mencho MEXICO CITY, MEXICO - FEBRUARY 22: Members of the National Guard stand guard outside the facilities of the Specialized Prosecutor s Office for Organized Crime (FEMDO) in Mexico City, Mexico on February 22, 2026. The security presence outside the FEMDO facilities follows an operation earlier in the day in which cartel leader Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, known as El Mencho was killed during a military operation in Tapalpa, in the state of Jalisco, authorities confirmed. Daniel Cardenas Anadolu Mexico City Mexico. Editorial use only. Please get in touch for any other usage. Copyright: x2026xAnadoluxDanielxCardenasx
Security presence in Mexico City following killing of cartel leader El Mencho MEXICO CITY, MEXICO - FEBRUARY 22: Members of the National Guard stand guard outside the facilities of the Specialized Prosecutor s Office for Organized Crime (FEMDO) in Mexico City, Mexico on February 22, 2026. The security presence outside the FEMDO facilities follows an operation earlier in the day in which cartel leader Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, known as El Mencho was killed during a military operation in Tapalpa, in the state of Jalisco, authorities confirmed. Daniel Cardenas Anadolu Mexico City Mexico. Editorial use only. Please get in touch for any other usage. Copyright: x2026xAnadoluxDanielxCardenasx

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