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Cartel attacks kill more than two dozen people in Mexico

Al JazeeraEN 1 min read 100% complete February 23, 2026 at 05:43 PM
Cartel attacks kill more than two dozen people in Mexico
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In Mexico, cartel attacks in apparent retaliation for the death of drug lord Nemesio “El Mencho” Oseguera resulted in at least 25 fatalities on February 23, 2026. According to the country's security secretary, the victims included Mexican National Guard soldiers, a prison guard, a state official, and a civilian. The attacks, believed to be reprisals, occurred throughout Mexico, though specific locations were not detailed in the report. The violence underscores the ongoing power and influence of cartels within the country. The motive behind the attacks is attributed to the cartel's response to the reported death of their leader.

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Mexican National Guard 80% Nemesio Oseguera (El Mencho) 90% Cartel 90% Mexico 100%

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cartel violence 90% mexico 80% violence 80% drug lord 70% mexican national guard 60% nemesio oseguera 60% reprisals 50% security 40%

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