Mexico Confirms The Death Of Zetas Cartel Leader Killed, But Gunmen Steal His Body

Zetas Cartel Leader Killed, Mexico Navy Says -- New York Times

MEXICO CITY — The Mexican Navy confirmed on Tuesday that it had killed Heriberto Lazcano, the founder and the principal leader of the Zetas, one of the most violent criminal gangs to terrorize the country in years.

But in a striking twist, an armed group quickly stole the body, a state prosecutor said Tuesday, leaving the authorities struggling to explain how such a major blow against Mexico’s criminal organizations could turn into an illustration of their persistent strength.

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More News On The Death Of Mexico's Zetas Cartel Leader

Mexico Strikes Back Against Cartel -- Wall Street Journal
Mexican marines kill founder of Zetas drug cartel, then lose corpse -- Washington Post
Mexico says kills top Zetas drug lord but body snatched -- Reuters
Gang steals body of Mexican druglord Heriberto Lazcano -- The Australian/AFP
Mexico Says Prints Identified Zetas Boss Before Body Disappeared -- Bloomberg Businessweek
Mexico capo killed, then body stolen by gunmen -- Bloomberg Businessweek/AP
Mexico marines: Zetas cartel leader killed -- USA Today

Mexico says kills top Zetas drug lord but body snatched -- Reuters
Gang steals body of Mexican druglord Heriberto Lazcano -- The Australian/AFP
Mexico Says Prints Identified Zetas Boss Before Body Disappeared -- Bloomberg Businessweek
Mexico capo killed, then body stolen by gunmen -- Bloomberg Businessweek/AP
Mexico marines: Zetas cartel leader killed -- USA Today
Recent Major Drug Detentions by Mexican Marines -- ABC News/AP
Heriberto Lazcano, a Zetas leader, was killed in Mexico - but is the cartel done? -- Sara Miller Llana, Christian Science Monitor

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