Mexico Strike on Powerful Cartel Boss Sparks Clashes, US Support

WATCH: Video shows the aftermath of violence after the killing of top cartel leader Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes.Source: Associated Press

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By Alex Vasquez and Maya Averbuch

February 22, 2026 at 5:46 PM UTC

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February 22, 2026 at 11:47 PM UTC

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A top cartel leader was killed during a raid carried out by Mexican authorities in the western state of Jalisco, fueling violent clashes across the country but winning praise from the US.