Soccer matches postponed after El Mencho’s death by Mexican army

Four professional soccer matches in Mexico were postponed due to violence near Guadalajara following the military operation that killed cartel leader Nemesio Oseguera, known as “El Mencho.” Liga MX canceled two top-flight games and two second-division matches amid rising security concerns after Oseguera’s death triggered road blockades and vehicle fires across multiple states. The operation was supported by U.S. intelligence, marking a significant blow to the powerful Cartel de Jalisco Nueva Generación.

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