El Mencho
Coverage of El Mencho in the Nexus archive.
- Three women found dead in popular American tourist hot spot as local police search for clues
Three women aged 30-35 with tattoos found partially undressed in separate areas of Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, have sparked police investigations into a potential serial killer or cartel link. The deaths occurred amid heightened violence in Jalisco following the killing of cartel leader Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes (El Mencho), which triggered clashes and travel alerts for tourists.
- Land where notorious cartel leader was killed is being auctioned
The Mexican government is auctioning a plot of land in the country club where cartel leader El Mencho died in a clash with the army in February. The auction is part of government efforts to manage the area post-conflict.
- Land where notorious cartel leader was killed is being auctioned
The Mexican government is auctioning a plot of land within the country club where cartel leader El Mencho died in a February clash with the army. The auction follows the death of the notorious drug kingpin during a military confrontation.
- Mexico’s cartel crackdown hits top ranks – but will it fuel Jalisco violence?
Mexico's military arrested Audias Flores, a potential successor to the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) leader El Mencho, who was found hiding in a drainage pipe during a raid in Nayarit. The arrest highlights intensified cartel crackdowns and raises concerns about infighting.
- Mexico captures cartel leader with $5 million U.S. bounty on his head
Mexico captured cartel leader Audias Flores Silva, known as 'El Jardinero,' who was considered a potential successor to 'El Mencho,' the leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel killed in February. A $5 million U.S. bounty was placed on Silva's head.
- Mexico captures cartel leader with $5 million U.S. bounty on his head
Mexico captured Audias Flores Silva, a cartel leader with a $5 million U.S. bounty, who was considered a potential successor to 'El Mencho,' another cartel leader killed in February.
- Mexican special forces arrest top commander of powerful cartel
Mexican special forces arrested Audias Flores, also known as 'El Jardinero', a top regional commander of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel in Nayarit. Flores was considered a potential successor to the cartel's former leader, Nemesio Oseguera 'El Mencho', who was killed in February.