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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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Carney and Trump: A Critical Trade Discussion Amid Optimis

 

As former Bank of England governor Mark Carney prepares to meet with former U.S. President Donald Trump to discuss trade relations, experts are cautiously optimistic about potential progress. While previous U.S.-Canada trade negotiations have had their challenges, Carney’s extensive economic expertise and diplomatic approach may open new doors.  

Economists suggest that a renewed focus on balanced trade policies could benefit both nations, particularly in sectors like energy, technology, and manufacturing. Whether Carney can successfully navigate Trump’s unpredictable approach to deal-making remains to be seen. However, early indications suggest the conversation could bring some much-needed clarity to North American trade relations.  



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