Mexican Authorities Return Body of Cartel Leader El Mencho to Family

Mexican authorities returned the body of Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, known as "El Mencho," to his family after he was killed in a military operation in Jalisco state last week. The Attorney General's Office confirmed the handover followed procedural protocols, including genetic testing. El Mencho led the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, one of Mexico's most powerful criminal groups. His death triggered retaliatory violence across about 20 states, resulting in over 70 deaths and raising concerns about impacts on tourism ahead of the FIFA World Cup.