Rocket Launchers Found in El Mencho Raid

Mexican forces seized rocket launchers and heavy weaponry during a raid that killed cartel leader Ruben “Nemesio” Oseguera Cervantes, known as “El Mencho,” highlighting the military-grade firepower accumulated by the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG). This operation marked a significant confrontation, as CJNG has been linked to previous attacks on military forces using similar weapons. The U.S. State Department issued a travel alert due to ongoing security operations in affected areas. The raid underscores the increasing reliance on military forces to combat heavily armed cartels like CJNG in Mexico.

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