Mexican authorities reported that a recent operation targeting the leader of a major cartel, known as “El Mencho,” resulted in the deaths of at least 62 individuals. The raid and the ensuing violence highlighted the intense conflict surrounding the capture of this long-standing criminal figure. Details remain limited, but the scale of the casualties underscores the significant impact of the operation.
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