Latin American Pulse for Monday, February 23, 2026

2026-02-23 - 08:53

Mexican Army Kills CJNG Leader “El Mencho” in Jalisco Raid, Triggering Cartel Retaliation Across 20 States; Lula and South Korean President Lee Elevate Ties to Strategic Partnership in Seoul; Peru Taps Hernando de Soto as Prime Minister Executive Summary The Big Picture: The Mexican military killed Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes—“El Mencho,” leader of the Jalisco New