Members of the Mexican Army patrol the Morelia–Patzcuaro Highway to prevent vehicle fires and road blockades in Michoacan state, Mexico, on February 23, 2026. Mexico has deployed 10,000 troops to quell clashes sparked by the killing of the country`s most wanted drug lord, which have left dozens dead, officials said on February 23. Nemesio "El Mencho" Oseguera, leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG), was wounded on February 22 in a shootout with soldiers in the town of Tapalpa in Jalisco state and died while being flown to Mexico City, the army said. (Photo by Enrique Castro / AFP)