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BBC's Will Grant on the atmosphere in Mexico following unrest

BBC News - WorldEN 1 min read 100% complete February 24, 2026 at 07:25 AM
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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BBC 50% Guadalajara 60% Ricardo Trevilla 60% Jalisco ×270% Will Grant ×270% Mexican special forces 70% Nemesis Oseguera Cervantes (El Mencho) 80% Mexico ×390%

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mexico 90% violence 80% drug lord 70% security 70% soldiers 70% jalisco 60% unrest 60% mexican special forces 50% el mencho 50%

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