Inside the Mexican resort that was the final hideout of 'El Mencho'Mexican drug lord "El Mencho" stayed in this house at Tapalpa Country Club in Tapalpa, Jalisco state before his death. (Photo: AFP)TAPALPA — The roar of machine guns and drone of helicopters shook the luxurious resort where Mexico's most-wanted cartel boss hid on Sunday, plunging tourists enjoying the picturesque western Mexican town of Tapalpa into panic. "It gradually increased, and then the weapons were loud," the man said, estimating the shootout lasted a couple of hours. Last dateOseguera had his last date in the cabin resort with a girlfriend, who officials say was key to tracking the drug lord. Mexican media outlets published images of the cabin's luxurious interior, showing furniture with open drawers and unmade beds.

Source: Bangkok Post February 25, 2026 17:22 UTC