North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un has been re-elected as general secretary of the country's ruling Workers' Party, according to reports from Reuters citing North Korean state media. The election, described as underscoring Kim's absolute grip on power, took place during a party congress meeting on Sunday. In a report published on Monday, the state news agency KCNA credited Kim with raising the country's prestige, establishing a solid global foundation to continue its revolutionary crusade, and hardening the military "into an elite and powerful army."
In a separate development, Sweden's embassy in Mexico has issued a warning to Swedish citizens following the reported killing of cartel leader "El Mencho" by the military. According to the Swedish news outlet Expressen, violent revenge actions and unrest have broken out in several parts of the region following Sunday's firefight. The Swedish embassy warned citizens on Sweden Abroad to "follow local authorities' instructions and avoid crowds. The situation can change quickly."
The two unrelated events highlight contrasting political developments on opposite sides of the world, with North Korea reaffirming its authoritarian leadership structure while Mexico faces escalating cartel violence following the reported death of a major drug lord.