Armed civilians blocked several roads in the state of Jalisco, in western Mexico, following an operation by federal forces in the town of Tapalpa, local authorities reported.

Mexico news LIVE updates: Drug lord El Mencho killed; US issues security alert amid Jalisco clashes

Updated on: Feb 23, 2026 2:48:20 AM IST Armed civilians blocked several roads in the state of Jalisco, in western Mexico, following an operation by federal forces in the town of Tapalpa, local authorities reported. Mexico news LIVE updates: Massive security operations in Mexico’s western state of Jalisco, including Puerto Vallarta and Guadalajara, killing drug…

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A member of the Prosecutor's Office stands guard near a burning bus  set on fire by organized crime groups in response to an operation in Jalisco to arrest a high-priority security target, at one of the main avenues in Zapopan, state of Jalisco, Mexico, on Feb. 22, 2026. / Credit: Ulises Ruiz /AFP via Getty Images

Violence erupts after Mexican cartel leader “El Mencho” killed in federal operation

Violent clashes erupted in parts of western Mexico on Sunday amid a military operation that led to the death of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel leader, triggering widespread security concerns throughout the region. Mexican security forces killed Nemesio RubĂ©n Oseguera Cervantes, also known as “El Mencho,” during an operation in the western state of Jalisco,…

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