BREAKING: Mexico’s Most-Wanted Cartel Boss Killed by Security Forces, Officials Say Nemesio

The defence ministry said the US authorities had provided “complementary information” that had contributed to the operation’s success.

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El Mencho’s killing caused an immediate outbreak of disorder across the region he ruled, displaying his huge influence across Mexico and other parts of Latin America. The unrest forced US and Canadian airlines to cancel dozens of flights. Air Canada announced it was suspending flights to Puerto Vallarta “due to an ongoing security situation” and advised customers not to go to their airport.