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BREAKING: Mexican Cartel Kingpin 'El Mencho' ELIMINATED - Trump's Border Crackdown Already Paying Dividends

Gary FranchiFebruary 23, 2026264 views
BREAKING: Mexican Cartel Kingpin 'El Mencho' ELIMINATED - Trump's Border Crackdown Already Paying Dividends
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In a major blow to the Mexican drug trade that has plagued American communities for decades, notorious cartel leader Nemesio Oseguera - better known as "El Mencho" - has been killed in a military operation, according to government sources speaking to Reuters.

The elimination of the shadowy ex-police officer who commanded the brutal Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) couldn't come at a better time. With President Trump back in the White House and his mass deportation operations already underway, the criminal networks that have terrorized both sides of the border are feeling the heat like never before.

Trump's Border Strategy Working

This isn't just coincidence, Patriots. The timing of El Mencho's takedown speaks volumes about what happens when America finally has a president who takes border security seriously. While the Biden regime spent four years rolling out the red carpet for criminals and cartel operatives, Trump's America First policies are already disrupting these networks.

The CJNG, which took its name from the western Mexican state of Jalisco, has been responsible for flooding American streets with deadly fentanyl and fueling the overdose crisis that has claimed hundreds of thousands of American lives. Under Oseguera's leadership, the cartel expanded its operations across multiple countries, turning violence and addiction into a billion-dollar empire.

"When you cut off the head of the snake, the body dies," one border security expert told us. "El Mencho's death sends a clear message that the days of operating with impunity are over."

But here's what the mainstream media won't tell you: this operation likely had significant intelligence cooperation that simply wasn't possible during the previous administration's open-border policies. When you're serious about securing America, our neighbors take notice.

The Real War Begins

Make no mistake - El Mencho's death is just the beginning. With Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem leading the charge on border security and Trump's deportation machine in full swing, the criminal organizations that have operated freely for years are about to face the full force of American resolve.

The question now is simple: How many more cartel leaders will fall as Trump's policies continue to dismantle the networks that have victimized American families for far too long?

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Gary Franchi

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

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TrumpTrain45Verified1 hours ago
WINNING! 🇺🇸
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PatriotMom2024Verifiedjust now
FINALLY! This is what real leadership looks like. When you actually secure the border and go after these criminals, results happen fast.
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TexasRanger47Verifiedjust now
Exactly! No more catch and release nonsense.
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LawAndOrder2025Verifiedjust now
El Mencho was one of the most wanted criminals in the world. Taking him down sends a clear message that America is back to enforcing our laws.
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ConservativeVoter88Verifiedjust now
Wait, is this confirmed by multiple sources? Don't want to celebrate too early but if true this is HUGE news.
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NewsWatcherVerifiedjust now
I'm seeing reports from several outlets now. Looks legit!
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VeteranForTrumpVerifiedjust now
As someone who served on the border, I know how dangerous the cartels are. This operation had to involve serious coordination between agencies. Glad to see our military and law enforcement getting the support they need.
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BorderStateResidentVerifiedjust now
I live in Arizona and I can already tell you things are different down here. My rancher neighbor says he's seeing way less illegal crossings on his property compared to the last 4 years.
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SmallTownAmericaVerifiedjust now
The fentanyl crisis has hit our community hard - lost two kids from my son's high school class last year. If this helps stop even one dealer from getting drugs into our schools, it's worth celebrating.
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GoldStarDadVerifiedjust now
So sorry for your loss. This is exactly why we need strong border security.