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US-Backed Operation Ends Reign of Cartel Boss ‘El Mencho’

  A forensic ambulance believed to be transporting the body of Mexican drug lord Nemesio Oseguera, known as "El Mencho,"leaves the Specialized Prosecutor's Office for Organised Crime (FEMDO), following a military operation in which a government source said he was killed, in Mexico City, Mexico, February 22, 2026.  Mexico has entered a turbulent new chapter after the death of Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, widely known as El Mencho , one of the country’s most feared cartel leaders. The Mexican military, supported by U.S. intelligence, carried out a high‑stakes raid in the western state of Jalisco that resulted in the fatal wounding of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) boss. He later died while being transported to Mexico City for treatment.  Authorities confirmed that the operation, conducted in Tapalpa, was part of an intensified bilateral effort to curb the production and trafficking of fentanyl and other narcotics into the United States. A specialized U.S.-led int...

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Canadian Tire to lay off 1,200 workers amid economic woes


One of Canada's largest retailers, Canadian Tire, announced on Tuesday that it will reduce its staff by 3% as part of a cost-cutting strategy amid a challenging economic environment.

 The company said the layoffs will affect about 1,200 employees across its various divisions, including retail, automotive, and financial services. Canadian Tire said the move is necessary to improve its operational efficiency and competitiveness in the face of rising costs, lower consumer spending, and increased competition from online and discount retailers. 

The company also said it will invest in digital transformation, e-commerce, and innovation to enhance its customer experience and loyalty. Canadian Tire's president and CEO, Greg Hicks, said in a statement that the company is confident in its long-term growth prospects and remains committed to delivering value to its shareholders, customers, and employees.

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