Cartel Chaos: The Aftermath of El Mencho's Capture

In Mexico, a significant security operation led to the capture and death of cartel leader El Mencho, resulting in a series of retaliatory attacks. These incidents claimed the lives of 25 National Guard members and a state attorney's office official. Information came from a close associate of El Mencho.

MEXICO CITY, Feb 23 (Reuters) - Mexico's Security Minister Omar Garcia Harfuch reported that 25 National Guard members were killed in Jalisco state following the capture of the Jalisco New Generation cartel leader, Nemesio Oseguera, known as "El Mencho," on Sunday. A state attorney's office official also lost his life.

El Mencho was Mexico's most-wanted cartel leader, with a $15 million bounty. His apprehension sparked widespread violence throughout Mexico as cartel members launched revenge attacks. The Mexican Defense Minister, Ricardo Trevilla, revealed that the tip-off leading to El Mencho's capture originated from a romantic partner.

The arrest and subsequent death of El Mencho have escalated tensions between cartel operatives and government forces, highlighting the ongoing battle against organized crime in Mexico.

(With inputs from agencies.)