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US Welcomes Killing of Mexican Drug Lord 'El Mencho' as 'Great Development'

Sunday, 22 February 2026 04:56 PM EST

Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau called the killing of Mexican drug lord Nemesio "El Mencho" Oseguera during a military operation a "great development for Mexico, the U.S., Latin America, and the world."

"I’m watching the scenes of violence from Mexico with great sadness and concern," Landau added in a post on X.

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Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau called the killing of Mexican drug lord Nemesio "El Mencho" Oseguera during a military operation a "great development for Mexico, the U.S., Latin America, and the world."
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