El Mencho’s killing won’t solve Mexico’s cartel problem – or anything else
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Mexican security forces killed Nemesio Ruben Oseguera Cervantes, alias "El Mencho", the leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel on Sunday, February 22, 2026. The operation was conducted with information from the United States, and US Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau initially expressed enthusiasm for the development. However, violence broke out across several Mexican states in the aftermath, with gunmen torching vehicles and blocking highways. American tourists were reportedly stranded in Mexican resort cities due to the upheaval. The killing of El Mencho has done little to stem the production and flow of drugs towards the US, a problem that persists despite the deaths of other cartel leaders. The incident highlights the complexities of addressing organized crime and the interconnectedness of global issues.
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