Mexico is reeling after the killing of the country's most wanted cartel boss sparked
a wave of violence that left 25 National Guard members dead. Security Secretary Omar Garcia Ufash confirmed on Monday that special forces killed the
Meso Oseguera Cervantes, known as El Mencho, leader of the brutal Jalisco new generation cartel
The deadly operation unfolded on Sunday in his home state of Jalisco
El Mencho and two bodyguards fled into woodlands where they were seriously wounded in a firefight
They died en route to Mexico City. Cartel members responded with fury, blocking roads
touching vehicles and unleashing attacks across multiple states. Another high-ranking cartel member was also killed
allegedly offering bounties for every soldier killed. The White House confirmed the U.S. provided intelligence support for the operation
applauding Mexico's army for taking down one of the most wanted criminals on both sides of the border