The death of Nemesio “El Mencho” Oseguera is likely to spark a nationwide battle for control of the Jalisco cartel.

By Raul Cortes, Aida Pelaez-Fernandez and Sarah Morland MEXICO CITY, Feb 23 (Reuters) - A visit from a romantic partner of infamous cartel boss Nemesio Oseguera, known as "El Mencho," led to his capture and death,

On Sunday, the Mexican military killed Nemesio “El Mencho” Oseguera Cervantes, the kingpin of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel. As a result, chaos erupted in the country; scenes of burning vehicles and gunmen on the streets flooded the internet. The resulting fracas was retaliatory, a backlash between gang members and authorities.

American travel companies are scrambling to reroute cruise ships and take care of tourists to Mexico.

The killing of a drug lord and the unrest that followed have prompted flight cancellations, roadblocks, cruise disruptions and “shelter in place” alerts.

By Laura Gottesdiener and Emily Green MEXICO CITY, Feb 23 (Reuters) - The Mexican military raid that killed the country's most wanted cartel leader on Sunday was President Claudia Sheinbaum's biggest bet yet,

Violence across Mexico after the killing of a cartel boss is hitting trucks, ports and air freight for a critical trading partner to the U.S.

Drug lord "El Mencho" killed as U.S. pressure reshapes Mexico's cartel strategy. Sen. Ted Cruz,R-Texas., warned officials last year of stronger action under Trump.