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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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EU and US Trade Relations: A Temporary Pause Amid Tariff Tensions

The European Union has announced a 90-day suspension of its retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods, aligning with President Donald Trump's decision to temporarily halt new tariffs on global trading partners. This move aims to foster negotiations and stabilize the strained trade relationship between the two economic powerhouses.

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen emphasized the importance of clear and predictable trade conditions, stating that the EU remains committed to constructive dialogue. However, she warned that if negotiations fail to yield satisfactory results, the EU's countermeasures will be implemented.

The EU's decision comes after member states approved tariffs on $23 billion worth of U.S. goods in response to Trump's earlier steel and aluminum tariffs. While the pause offers a window for diplomacy, the underlying tensions highlight the complexities of global trade dynamics and the need for sustainable solutions.

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