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Major drug lord 'El Mencho' killed in Mexican military operation with US intelligence support
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Mexican authorities say they killed Rubén 'El Mencho' in an operation reportedly aided by U.S. intelligence, a major development in the fight against the CJNG that may reshape cartel leadership and provoke unrest. The recent deaths of two CIA officers in an accident while returning from a counternarcotics operation in northern Mexico underscore the operational tempo and personnel risks associated with U.S. support. The combination of operational takedowns and legal pressure on suspected collaborators could affect cartel dynamics and regional stability.
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