US-Mexico Relations

El Mencho’s Death: Why Trump’s Cartel Crackdown May Fail to Disrupt Mexico’s Drug Trade

The death of CJNG leader El Mencho has sparked violence in Mexico, but experts believe it will not significantly impact the flow of drugs into the US. The cartel's resilience and the persistent demand for illicit substances suggest the drug trade will continue unabated.

6 days ago

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El Mencho’s Demise: Mexico Plunges into Chaos as Cartel Kingpin’s Death Ignites Widespread Violence

The killing of Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, known as "El Mencho," leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG), has plunged Mexico into widespread violence, with reports of chaos across 18 states. This pivotal event, supported by U.S. intelligence, has sparked fears of civil war as the highly militarized cartel retaliates, challenging the state's control and forcing a nation to shelter in place amid burning vehicles and intense shootouts.

7 days ago

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El Mencho’s Death: Why Trump’s Cartel Crackdown May Fail to Disrupt Mexico’s Drug Trade

El Mencho’s Demise: Mexico Plunges into Chaos as Cartel Kingpin’s Death Ignites Widespread Violence