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VICTORY: Navy SEALs Help Mexican Forces Take Down Cartel TERRORIST Leader El Mencho

Gary FranchiFebruary 22, 2026276 views
VICTORY: Navy SEALs Help Mexican Forces Take Down Cartel TERRORIST Leader El Mencho
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In a stunning victory against the drug cartels terrorizing both Mexico and America, U.S. Navy SEALs provided specialized training to the Mexican Army team that killed Ruben Nemesio "El Mencho" Oseguera Cervantes, the bloodthirsty leader of the Cartel Jalisco New Generation (CJNG).

This exclusive intelligence reveals how American military excellence directly contributed to eliminating one of the most dangerous terrorist leaders in the Western Hemisphere. El Mencho's death represents a seismic shift in the war against the cartels that have been flooding American communities with deadly fentanyl and fueling the border crisis.

The CJNG, under El Mencho's brutal leadership, had become a terrorist organization in everything but name. These monsters didn't just traffic drugs—they systematically murdered civilians, corrupted government officials, and turned entire regions of Mexico into war zones. Their fentanyl operations alone have killed hundreds of thousands of Americans.

Trump's America First Strategy Paying Dividends

This victory showcases exactly why President Trump's approach to national security works. Rather than endless foreign entanglements in distant lands, our elite forces are focused on threats that directly impact American families. Every gram of fentanyl that won't make it across our border because of this operation represents lives saved in communities from Ohio to California.

The timing is no coincidence. With Trump's deportation operations ramping up and his commitment to securing our southern border, cartels are feeling the pressure like never before. When America projects strength and works with willing partners like Mexico's military, results follow.

"This is what happens when our military focuses on America's real enemies instead of chasing phantom threats manufactured by the Deep State."

While the mainstream media obsesses over political theater, our Navy SEALs are doing what they do best—training allied forces to eliminate threats to American security. El Mencho's death won't end the cartel problem overnight, but it sends a clear message: the era of unchecked cartel terrorism is ending.

How many American lives will be saved because our elite warriors helped take down this monster? That's the question every patriot should be asking as we witness Trump's America First agenda delivering real results.

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Gary Franchi

Award-winning journalist covering breaking news, politics & culture for Next News Network.

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SmallTownSheriffVerifiedjust now
I've seen firsthand how cartel drugs destroy communities here in rural America. My department deals with the aftermath of their poison every single day. This takedown matters more than people realize.
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ProudAmerican1776Verifiedjust now
OUTSTANDING work by our brave SEALs! 🇺🇸
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VeteranDadVerifiedjust now
As a former Marine, I have nothing but respect for our SEALs. These guys put their lives on the line to make both countries safer.
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ConservativeMom3Verifiedjust now
Thank God for our military keeping our families safe! These cartels are pure evil.
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BorderSecurityNowVerifiedjust now
This is great news but we need to ask - how many more are there? Taking down one leader is just the beginning.
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ArizonaResidentVerifiedjust now
Good point. It's like cutting off one head of the hydra - two more pop up.
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PatriotMike2024Verifiedjust now
Finally! This is exactly what we need more of - actual cooperation between our military and Mexico to take down these drug lords. El Mencho was a cancer on both sides of the border.
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TexasRanger47Verifiedjust now
Absolutely right. These cartels don't respect borders, so our response shouldn't either.
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TacticalTomVerifiedjust now
Does anyone know if this was part of a larger operation? Would love to hear more details about how this went down.
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MilNewsFollowerVerifiedjust now
Most of those details will probably stay classified for operational security reasons.
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FreedomFighter2024Verifiedjust now
This is what happens when we actually use our military for legitimate national security threats instead of nation-building overseas. More of this please!