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TUE · 2026-02-24 · 06:25 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-0224-18806
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BBC's Will Grant on the atmosphere in Mexico following unrest

Following the death of drug lord Nemesis Oseguera Cervantes ("El Mencho") in custody, Mexico is experiencing a surge of violence. The Mexican government has deployed thousands of soldiers to reinforce security in affected areas.

BBC News - WorldFiled 2026-02-24 · 06:25 GMTLean · CenterRead · 1 min
BBC's Will Grant on the atmosphere in Mexico following unrest
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Following the death of drug lord Nemesis Oseguera Cervantes ("El Mencho") in custody, Mexico is experiencing a surge of violence. The Mexican government has deployed thousands of soldiers to reinforce security in affected areas. Defence Secretary Ricardo Trevilla announced that an additional 2,500 soldiers were sent to western Mexico, bringing the total deployment to 9,500 since Sunday. The unrest is occurring in various parts of the country after Cervantes' capture and death in Jalisco. The BBC's Will Grant is reporting from Guadalajara, Jalisco, on the atmosphere in Mexico amidst the increased security measures.

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Key claims

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El Mencho was captured by Mexican special forces in Jalisco.

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Nemesis Oseguera Cervantes, better known as "El Mencho", died in custody.

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Total soldiers deployed since Sunday is 9,500.

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An extra 2,500 soldiers have been sent to western Mexico.

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Mexico has deployed thousands of soldiers to reinforce security.

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Since the death of a powerful drug lord, Mexico has deployed thousands of soldiers to reinforce security due to a wave of violence erupting across parts of the country.Defence Secretary Ricardo Trevilla said an extra 2,500 soldiers have been sent to western Mexico, bringing the total number of deployed since Sunday to 9,500. On Sunday, Nemesis Oseguera Cervantes, better known as "El Mencho", died in custody after being captured by Mexican special forces in Jalisco. The BBC's Will Grant speaks from Guadalajara, the capital of Jalisco in Mexico, about the mood and atmosphere following the unrest.
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