Tryst with a lover brought down Mexico’s most wanted man, sparking a firestorm of violence

The infamous cartel leader “El Mencho” was tracked down with information provided by a confidante of one of his lovers, as Mexican security continue to trade fire with the cartel’s fighters.


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