El Mencho Killed: Mexico Erupts in Violence, US Diplomat Reacts

• Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, 'El Mencho', one of the world's most dangerous drug lords, killed by Mexican security agencies.
• His death triggered widespread violence in Jalisco and other states, with vehicles set ablaze and roads blocked.
• US Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau confirmed the killing, calling it 'a big deal' and expressing concern over the ensuing violence.
• The Mexican army killed El Mencho during a major operation; he died en route to a hospital after being injured.
• El Mencho led the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG), Mexico's most powerful drug network, and was wanted by the US for drug trafficking.