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February 23, 2026
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Football matches cancelled in Mexico over unrest after killing of drug kingpin El Mencho

Football matches cancelled in Mexico over unrest after killing of drug kingpin El Mencho

Multiple Mexican football games were suspended Sunday due to an outbreak of violence in the aftermath of the army killing a top cartel leader, Nemesio "El Mencho" Oseguera..

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Multiple Mexican football matches, including the Liga MX Clausura tournament, were suspended on Sunday following the killing of a prominent drug kingpin and subsequent retaliatory violence.

  • The cancellations included several women's league matches and an international friendly between Mexico and Iceland.
  • The violence erupted after the army confirmed the death of Nemesio "El Mencho" Oseguera, leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel.
  • Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum urged citizens to remain calm and stated the central government is coordinating with state authorities.

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