Trump urges Mexico to 'step up' efforts against cartels, drugs

RiddleMaster · 2026-02-23T22:49:23+00:00

The essay discusses the aftermath of the killing of drug lord 'El Mencho' in Mexico and highlights President Trump's call for Mexico to intensify efforts against drug cartels amid increasing violence.

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2026-02-23 22:49:23

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Item 1 of 5 Freshly printed copies of the newspaper PM bearing the headline “U.S. mapped ‘El Mencho’ and Mexico delivered the final blow, Caught between two fires,” are seen at a printing facility, following the killing of drug lord Nemesio Oseguera, known as ‘El Mencho,’ in a military operation on Sunday, in Ciudad Juarez, Mexico, February 22, 2026. REUTERS/Jose Luis Gonzalez

**[1/5]**Freshly printed copies of the newspaper PM bearing the headline “U.S. mapped ‘El Mencho’ and Mexico delivered the final blow, Caught between two fires,” are seen at a printing facility, following the killing of drug lord Nemesio Oseguera, known as ‘El Mencho,’ in a military operation on Sunday,… Purchase Licensing Rights, opens new tab Read more

WASHINGTON, Feb 23 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump on Monday called on Mexico to boost its efforts targeting drug cartels as widespread violence spread across the United States’ southern neighbor one day after a military raid killed a notorious Mexican drug lord.

“Mexico must step up their effort on Cartels and Drugs!” he wrote in a social media post.

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Reporting by Katharine Jackson and Susan Heavey; Editing by David Ljunggren

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