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Mexican drug lord “El Mencho” targeted in military operation, local news outlets report

By Thomson Reuters Feb 22, 2026 | 11:42 AM

BUENOS AIRES, Feb 22 (Reuters) – Mexican drug ​lord Nemesio ‌Oseguera “El Mencho” was targeted in a military ‌operation, ​Mexican ⁠news outlets ⁠Reforma and Milenio reported on Sunday.

The news ​followed a federal ⁠security operation ⁠in the state ​of Jalisco’s ​city of Tapalpa, according ‌to a post by governor Pablo ⁠Lemus Navarro on X.

After the operation, multiple ⁠vehicles ‌were set ⁠on fire ​throughout ‌Jalisco and ​other states, ⁠according to media outlets and officials.

(Reporting by Leila ​Miller)