Mexicos El Mencho killed in alleged cartel-related incident
February 23, 2026 • Al Jazeera
Mexican Special Forces Kill Notorious Cartel Leader
A Mexican special forces operation has resulted in the death of Joaquín Guzmán Loera, also known as El Mencho, a high-ranking member of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel. The cartel’s leader had been at the center of a nationwide manhunt.
Guzmán Loera was responsible for building and maintaining a vast network of terror across much of Mexico. His actions have had significant implications for law enforcement efforts in the country.
According to reports, Mexican special forces were involved in the operation that led to Guzmán Loera’s death. The exact details of the operation are not yet publicly available.
The Jalisco New Generation Cartel is a powerful and influential organized crime group operating primarily in Mexico. Its activities have been linked to widespread violence, intimidation, and other forms of criminal activity.
Guzmán Loera’s death marks a significant development in the ongoing efforts to combat organized crime in Mexico. The Mexican government has long sought to dismantle the cartel’s operations and bring its leaders to justice.
Further information on the operation that led to Guzmán Loera’s death is expected to be released in due course.
Source: Al Jazeera