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00:02Mexican security forces killed Nemezio Asaguerra Cervantes, known as El Mencho,
00:07during a U.S.-backed raid in Jalisco, ending a $15 million reward on his capture,
00:13according to Al Jazeera. Defense officials said he was wounded in a clash with soldiers and died
00:18while being transported for medical treatment. Authorities reported four cartel members were
00:23killed, others were arrested, and armored vehicles, rocket launchers, and weapons were seized.
00:29The operation included U.S. intelligence support, with the U.S. offering a $15 million reward for
00:35his capture. The operation triggered vehicle burnings and highway blockades across several
00:40states, prompting school closures and suspended public transportation. President Claudia Scheinbaum
00:45urged residents to remain calm and said most of the country is operating normally.
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