Soldiers are maintaining a presence near burned vehicles in Michoacán, Jalisco, and other Mexican states following the death of Nemesio “El Mencho” Oseguera, leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel. Simultaneously, Carnival celebrations concluded in Bolivia, and individuals identifying as “therians”—people who identify with non-human animals—gathered in a park in Buenos Aires, Argentina, engaging in vocalizations and movements resembling those of animals.
Recent Events in Latin America and the Caribbean
These events are highlighted in a recent photo gallery featuring some of the best news images captured by Associated Press photographers in Latin America and the Caribbean between February 20th and February 26th, 2026. The images were selected by AP photographer Juan Karita in La Paz, Bolivia.
The presence of soldiers alongside burned vehicles suggests ongoing security operations in Mexico following the reported death of a major cartel leader. The contrasting scenes of military response and cultural expression—Carnival’s end and the therian gathering—underscore the diverse range of events occurring across the region.
The Associated Press photographers can be found on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/apnews and on X (formerly Twitter) at http://twitter.com/AP_Images. The AP Images blog is available at http://apimagesblog.com.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the soldiers guarding burned vehicles?
Soldiers are stationed near burned vehicles in several Mexican states following the death of Nemesio “El Mencho” Oseguera.
What were people doing in Argentina?
Individuals identifying as “therians” gathered in a park in Buenos Aires, Argentina, and participated in a gathering involving vocalizations and movements resembling animals.
Who selected the images for the photo gallery?
The images were selected by Associated Press photographer Juan Karita in La Paz, Bolivia.
How might the reported death of “El Mencho” impact the security landscape in Mexico in the coming weeks and months?