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"El Mencho" has been killed in Mexico causing far-reaching impacts for American tourists. "El Mencho," whose real name is Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes, was the leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG), one of the most powerful cartels in Mexico. LiveNOW’s Shawna Khalafi is speaking with Will Carless, who covers extremism and emerging issues for USA Today, who has more information on the aftermath of the cartel leader’s death. 

We are gathering more information out of Mexico after the notorious Mexican cartel leader known as "El Mencho" was killed, throwing many parts of the nation into chaos. Attention is now focused on the effects on travelers and visitors to some of the nation's favorite coastal destinations. LiveNOW’s Andy Mac is speaking with Emily Green, the Chief Correspondent for Reuters in Mexico and Central America as the death of "El Mencho" sparks continued fallout in nearly a dozen Mexican states due to reactions from the cartel. 

LiveNOW’s Austin Westfall is speaking with Professor Alon Burstein from the @Israel-Palestine-Report as the clock keeps ticking for President Donald Trump to make a decision on whether or not military strikes on Iran are necessary. According to the Wall Street Journal, who are reporting exclusively, President Trump is weighing an initial limited strike to force Iran into a nuclear deal. 

We are getting the latest reactions from Kinsey Schofield, a U.S. based journalist who covers the Royal Family, as the brother of the UK's King Charles III was released after being arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office. Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor is being investigated by police after reports that the former Prince provided trade reports to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. LiveNOW’s Andy Mac is also speaking with Fox News anchor and senior correspondent, Eric Shawn, as reactions from around the world begin to emerge following Andrew’s arrest. 

According to Axios's Barak Ravid, the Trump administration is closer to a significant military escalation in the Middle East, specifically with Iran. Early reports this week indicate the conflict could begin shortly. Sources say that a U.S. military operation against Iran would likely be a substantial effort in the region. Professor Alon Burstein is the host of the @Israel-Palestine-Report and he joins LiveNOW’s Austin Westfall as the threat of a full-fledged war between the United States and Iran continues to rise. 

LiveNOW’s Austin Westfall is speaking with retired Marine Intelligence Officer, Hal Kempfer, as we hear reports that the U.S. military conducted airstrikes on three vessels it says were operated by "designated terrorist organizations." U.S. Southern Command announced 11 people were killed in the airstrikes, all of them male. We are also hearing more as delegations from Moscow and Kyiv met in Geneva on Tuesday for another round of U.S.-brokered peace talks. The meeting comes about a week before the fourth anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.