Mexico Violence Live Highlights | 'Seek shelter, be aware': India issues advisory to citizens as cartel goes on rampage following 'El Mencho' killing

Mexico Violence Live Updates | Drug lord Nemesio Oseguera, popularly known as 'El Mencho', has been killed in a military raid

Defense ministry of Mexico ⁠said a shootout in Jalisco left Oseguera seriously injured and ‌he died during an air transfer to ​Mexico City. They noted that authorities from the US had provided "complementary information."

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Mexico Violence Live Updates | No reports of casualties beyond cartel members, officials killed during raid

Authorities have not reported any casualties beyond several cartel members and officials killed during the military operation.

Mexico Violence Live Updates | Indian Embassy in Mexico issues advisory

In a post on X, Indian Embassy in Mexico advised citizens to stay indoor, minimize unnecessary activities, and be aware of surroundings.

"Dear all Indian nationals in Mexico: There are ongoing security operations and related road blockages and criminal activity, Indian nationals in Jalisco State (areas of Puerto Vallarta, Chapala, and Guadalajara), Tamaulipas State (areas of Reynosa and other municipalities), areas of Michoacan State, Guerrero State, and Nuevo Leon State should shelter in place until further notice," the post read.

"Actions to Take: Avoid areas around law enforcement activity. Be aware of your surroundings. Seek shelter and minimize unnecessary movements outside your shelter. Monitor local media for updates. Follow the directions of local authorities and in case of emergency, call 911. Avoid crowds. Keep family and friends advised of your location and well-being via phone, text, and social media.

"For assistance please contact the Embassy of India at [phone]," the post read.

Mexico Violence Live Updates | 'El Mencho controlled everything, he was like a dictator': Mike Vigil

Mike Vigil, former chief of international operations for the DEA, said Mexico had sent a "a strong message to Donald Trump's administration that they are fighting aggressively and effectively" against the most powerful cartels. He added that "the majority of the information came from the Mexican armed forces and all credit goes to Mexico."

Furthermore, Vigil said, "El Mencho controlled everything, he was like a country's dictator."

He said Mexico should seize the moment to launch "an effective frontal assault based on intelligence."

"This is a big opportunity for Mexico and the United States if they work together."

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Mexico Violence Live Updates | 'US provided intelligence support to Mexican govt to assist operation': White House

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt took to X, thanking the Mexican military for successful execution the raid.

She wrote, "The United States provided intelligence support to the Mexican government in order to assist with an operation in Talpalpa, Jalisco, Mexico, in which Nemesio ‘El Mencho’ Oseguera Cervantes, an infamous drug lord and leader within the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, was eliminated. ‘El Mencho’ was a was a top target for the Mexican and United States government as one of the top traffickers of fentanyl into our homeland. Last year, President Trump rightfully designated the Jalisco New Generation Cartel as a Foreign Terrorist Organization — because that’s exactly what it is. In this operation, three additional cartel members were killed, three were wounded, and two were arrested."

"President Trump has been very clear — the United States will ensure narcoterrorists sending deadly drugs to our homeland are forced to face the wrath of justice they have long deserved," she stated.

"The Trump Administration also commends and thanks the Mexican military for their cooperation and successful execution of this operation."

Mexico Violence Live Updates | Football matches were postponed

Four high-level football matches were postponed after the Mexican army killed the leader of a powerful drug cartel in a town close to the World Cup host city of Guadalajara.

Two top-tier games - Queretaro vs Juarez FC in the men's tournament and Chivas vs America in the women's league - were postponed and two in the second division were called off.

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Mexico Violence Live Updates | 'A great development for Mexico': Christopher Landau

Former US ambassador to Mexico Christopher Landau took to X, calling the killing of 'El Mencho' a "great development for Mexico, the US, Latin America, and the world."

"I’ve just been informed that Mexican security forces have killed “El Mencho,” one of the bloodiest and most ruthless drug kingpins. This is a great development for Mexico, the US, Latin America, and the world. The good guys are stronger than the bad guys./Los buenos somos más que los malos. Felicidades a las fuerzas de orden público de la gran nación mexicana," he post read.

Mexico Violence Live Updates | Who was Mexico's most-wanted cartel lord 'El Mencho' Oseguera?

El Mencho was the founder and head of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG), a cartel linked to smuggling of cocaine, methamphetamine and fentanyl into the United States.

Born in Aguililla in the western State of Michoacán, Oseguera was believed to have entered the drug trade in the 1990s.

Over the years, there were multiple indictments against him. One of the most recent charges was issued in 2022, accusing him of conspiracy to distribute controlled substances into the US.

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Mexico Violence Live Updates | Visuals surface amid turmoil within country

Mexico Violence Live Updates | Schools cancelled in several Mexican states

Schools were cancelled in several Mexican states and local and foreign governments alike warned their citizens to stay inside, as widespread violence erupted.

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Mexico Violence Live Updates | 'Operating ⁠flights ‌to Mexico ​from Frankfurt, Munich': Lufthansa

Lufthansa said it ⁠was operating ⁠flights ‌to Mexico ​from Frankfurt and Munich ​on Monday ⁠amid an outbreak of ⁠violence ‌in Mexico.