Free newsletter
The team at MND has spent the last 30+ hours reading, reporting and writing about Mexico’s historic operation to capture its most wanted cartel boss, Nemesio “El Mencho” Oseguera Cervantes. In today’s newsletter, you will find articles covering all angles of the news, as well as opinion pieces and travel updates.
We appreciate our readership and are working hard to keep you informed and safe.
Thanks for following along and please consider subscribing to support our publication!
Defense Minister Ricardo Trevilla Trejo gave a step-by-step description on Monday of how the Mexican Army located and killed CJNG leader Nemesio “El Mencho” Oseguera Cervantes in Tapalpa, Jalisco.
The killing of El Mencho drew a wave of praise from Washington — and a measured response from Mexico City on the limits of U.S. involvement in the operation.
President Sheinbaum expressed her condolences to the families of the more than 30 security personnel who lost their lives or were wounded in Sunday’s operation and reiterated her government’s command…
El Mencho forged his power by combining accelerated national expansion, large-scale diversification of criminal businesses (drugs, human traffic, extorsion, etc.) and brazen acts of violence toward the authorities.
In addition to providing an update on casualties and arrests, Mexico’s security minister said that today there are zero blockades, after a total of 85 narco-blockades were set up on…
The video spread around the world, but is the Costco still standing and what Oxxo stores have been affected by attacks?
Reforma reported that the two boats belonged to Roberto Castellanos Meza, alias “Beto Bonques,” and Audias Flores Silva, “El Jardinero,” both known members of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG).
It’s not every Sunday that a country captures — and kills — its most-wanted criminal. Here’s how it unfolded in our newsroom, and why our readers should care.
While airports are operating normally, many airlines have canceled flights. If yours stops in Guadalajara, Puerto Vallarta, Tepic or Manzanillo, check its status before heading to the airport.
María Meléndez asks if Sunday’s chaos is an inevitable consequence of finally taking the Mexican drug war seriously.
The national statistics agency INEGI reported that Mexico’s gross domestic product (GDP) advanced 0.9% in Q4 2025 due to a favorable revision of primary activities, bringing final 2025 growth up…
The free concert was to be a feel-good moment for a beloved performer to return the love to her Mexican fans. But harsh reality intervened in Jalisco and Mexico is…
Life in Guadalajara is slowly returning to normal after fiery blockades and other chaos erupted throughout the metropolitan area following the death of CJNG leader Nemesio “El Mencho” Osguera Sunday.
The city was quiet throughout Sunday, despite being close to nearby areas of unrest.
Pedro de Alvarado had a reputation for bravery among his fellow Spanish conquistadors, but was known for his cruelty among the Indigenous people of Mexico and Central America.
Expert Pablo Mumary shares how in the Maya Late Classic period, Mesoamerican superpower Tikal fought conquering newcomers Calakmul in a back-and-forth battle to dominate territory in modern-day Mexico, Guatemala and…
Prohibition launched the era of the tequileros, Mexican men from border towns who saw an opportunity to make a quick buck smuggling contraband alcohol into the U.S.
