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Cartel attacks kill more than two dozen people in Mexico

Cartel attacks kill more than two dozen people in Mexico

Summary

In Mexico, at least 25 soldiers from the National Guard, a prison guard, a state official, and a civilian died in attacks by cartels. These attacks happened in response to the death of a drug lord named Nemesio “El Mencho” Oseguera.

Key Facts

  • Cartels attacked in response to the killing of drug lord Nemesio “El Mencho” Oseguera.
  • At least 25 Mexican National Guard soldiers were killed in these attacks.
  • A prison guard also died in the attacks.
  • A state official and a civilian were among those killed.
  • Mexico's security secretary provided the information about the deaths.

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