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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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Eid al-Fitr 2024: A Time of Joy Amidst Global Reflection

 


As the crescent moon heralds the end of Ramadan, Muslims across the Arab world and beyond gather to celebrate Eid al-Fitr, a festival of breaking the fast, marked by communal prayers, feasts, and charity. This year’s festivities are tinged with a global consciousness, as communities worldwide reflect on current events and the true spirit of Eid as a time for unity, compassion, and giving.

In the Waterloo region, the day is filled with various events, embracing the joyous occasion as a public school board PD day allows students to join in the celebrations. Meanwhile, the global Muslim community feels the weight of the ongoing crisis in Gaza, reminding us that Eid is also a time for solidarity and support for those in need.

From the sighting of the moon to the final communal prayers, Eid al-Fitr is a testament to the enduring spirit of a community that, even in the face of adversity, finds reasons to celebrate hope, togetherness, and gratitude for life’s blessings.

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