74 Die in Mexico After Cartel Operation

Mexican authorities announced that at least 74 people, including 25 National Guard members, died following a security operation that resulted in the death of the Jalisco cartel leader 'El Mencho' and the subsequent violence. On Sunday, soldiers attempted to arrest the drug gang leader, whose full name is Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, in the western state of Jalisco. Oseguera was injured and died while being airlifted to Mexico City. The operation sparked a violent response from drug gangs.

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