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OrganizationSeveral news articles discuss the death of Mexican drug lord 'El Mencho' and a US refueling plane crash in Iraq.
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The provided articles primarily focus on events in Mexico and Iraq, with no mention of the National Guard. The death of Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, alias 'El Mencho,' leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG), is the central theme in the Mexican news. His death triggered widespread violence, prompting the deployment of 10,000 Mexican soldiers. The CJNG's significant firepower, including rocket launchers, is highlighted. The articles also mention the search for inmates who escaped during the violence. Separately, a US Air Force KC-135 refueling plane crashed in Iraq, killing all six crew members. The names of the deceased have been released by the Pentagon. The avalanche in California is also mentioned, with the recovery of all nine bodies.
Last updated: March 18, 2026
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