What El Mencho’s death means for Mexico’s cartels

Al JazeeraCenterEN 1 min read 75% complete February 25, 2026 at 08:05 PM

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Mexico announced the death of Nemesio "El Mencho" Oseguera Cervantes, leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG), on February 25, 2026. The announcement was followed by widespread violence, including highway blockades and arson, across several Mexican states. While the Mexican government is portraying El Mencho's death as a victory, experts caution that eliminating a cartel leader does not necessarily dismantle the organization. The death raises questions about the future of the CJNG and the potential impact on cartel dynamics and overall violence in Mexico. The Al Jazeera podcast "The Take" analyzes the situation, exploring what changes and what remains the same for Mexico following this event.

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Noor Wazwaz 30% Marcos Bartolome 30% Sonia Bhagat 30% Andalusia K Soloff 30% Al Jazeera 40% Jalisco New Generation Cartel 80% El Mencho ×390% Mexico ×395%

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