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.