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Fragments of Iranian Missile Fall on Hebron: Deep Dive into the Escalating Middle East Vortex and its Repercussions Beyond the Region
On February 28, 2026, videos circulated on social media showing fragments from an Iranian missile, intercepted by Israeli air defense systems, falling on the city of Hebron, located in the occupied West Bank.…
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"El Mencho" Eliminated: A Fatal Blow to the Jalisco Cartel and Its Far-Reaching Consequences from Mexico to the United States
On February 22, 2026, the Mexican military eliminated Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes — alias "El Mencho" — leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG), the criminal organization considered the largest supplier o…
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The Death of 'El Mencho': A Major Blow to the Cartel or the Start of a New Drug War?
On February 22, 2026, the Mexican military killed Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes — known as 'El Mencho' — the leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG), one of the planet's most brutal and powerful drug traffi…
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The Death of "El Mencho" and the Domino Effect: When a Drug Lord Falls, Violence Erupts, and the Big Question About Fentanyl's Future
On February 22, 2026, Mexican military forces conducted a raid in the town of Tapalpa, Jalisco state, killing Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes — also known as "El Mencho" — the leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel…
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"El Mencho" Eliminated: A Fatal Blow to Cartel Jalisco and Ripple Effects from Mexico to the United States
On February 22, 2026, the Mexican military eliminated Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes — known by the alias "El Mencho" — leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG), during a campaign in the town of Tapalpa in Ja…