A clandestine romantic meeting wasn't as secret as fentanyl kingpin "El Mencho" believed, leading to a fierce gunfight and the end of a narco-era.

Mexico's most-wanted fentanyl kingpin "El Mencho" reportedly killed after military forces tracked his romantic partner to secret meeting location.

Mexican security forces kept up their battle with cartel gunmen following the killing of the country's most powerful drug lord, which sparked a surge in violence and left more than 70 people

(Corrects Oseguera's age to 59, not 60, in second paragraph) By Drazen Jorgic MEXICO CITY, Feb 22 (Reuters) - Mexican drug lord Nemesio Oseguera, commonly known as 'El Mencho,' infamous for the bloody trail of bodies he left behind in battles with government forces and rival gangs,

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.

Trump tells Mexico to ‘step up’ effort to combat cartels even after military operation kills drug lord known as ‘El Mencho’

Meanwhile, heavily armed Mexican security forces kept up their battle with cartel gunmen following the killing that sparked a surge in violence and put the country on edge. Cartel fighters continued to block roads as smoke rose on the outskirts of the town in the state of Jalisco.