8legs: Mexican special forces

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Cartels outgun police: Rocket launchers seized in El Mencho raid spotlight CJNG firepower

Mexican forces killed cartel boss Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, aka El Mencho, during a Sunday raid in Jalisco, signaling a major blow to CJNG.
Agents recovered rocket launchers, armored vehicles and other heavy weapons linked to CJNG during the raid, underscoring cartel firepower.
CJNG is described as operating with paramilitary-style tactics and a structured enforcement wing, highlighting its organizational scale.
The raid demonstrates CJNG's escalating firepower and its challenge to state forces in urban centers.
A State Department travel alert urged Americans in several Mexican states to shelter in place amid ongoing security operations.
CJNG has been linked to prior attacks and described by officials as one of Mexico's most heavily armed criminal organizations.
Mexican Special Forces led the operation, with Air Force and National Guard support, illustrating the scale of the response.
The operation reflects growing recognition of cartels' capabilities in direct confrontations with security forces.
Officials characterized CJNG as operating more like a paramilitary organization than a traditional trafficking network.
The raid occurred amid ongoing security operations and elevated security concerns across Mexico.

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