Trump’s ‘total elimination’ strategy paved way for fall of cartel kingpin ‘El Mencho’

Documents reveal the fall of “El Mencho" was the culmination of an aggressive “total elimination" strategy pursued by the U.S. against the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG).

Surveillance of romantic partner led to El Mencho’s deadly capture, Mexican authorities say

Mexican authorities say surveillance of a romantic partner helps special forces find and kill cartel boss Nemesio “El Mencho” Oseguera Cervantes.

How the 'iron river' fed El Mencho's stockpile of weapons from the US

Mexican officials said that about 80% of the recovered weapons in crime scenes were purchased in the United States and smuggled across the border.

Mexico's operation against "El Mencho" sparks massive violence and chaos

Mexico's operation to capture cartel leader Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes, known as "El Mencho," ended in his death and sparked massive violence. CBS News' Karen Hua reports.

Soldiers Keep up Clash With Cartel Gunmen a Day After Mexico's Military Killed Top Drug Lord

A day after the Mexican army killed the country’s most powerful drug lord, the picturesque town where it happened was a study in contrasts