Violent Aftermath of Mexico’s ‘El Mencho’ Killing Follows Pattern of Other High-Profile Cartel Hits
El Mencho's capture and death triggered CJNG's coordinated violent reprisals, including major blockades and shootouts in Jalisco, signaling cartel control amid succession uncertainties.
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Breaking Analysis: What Does the Killing of 'El Mencho' Mean for Mexico’s Drug War?
Breaking Analysis: What Does the Killing of ‘El Mencho’ Mean for Mexico’s Drug War? InSight Crime Investigator Victoria Dittmar and Co-Director Steven Dudley discuss how the killing of CJNG leader Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, alias “El Mencho,” is going to impact the organization he led, as well as Mexico’s criminal future, drawing on lessons from the past. Transcript Victoria Dittmar: [00:00:00] Hello everyone. My name is Victoria Dittmar and I…
Violent aftermath of Mexico’s ‘El Mencho’ killing follows pattern of other high-profile cartel hits
The death of a major cartel boss in Mexico has unleashed a violent backlash in which members of the criminal group have paralyzed some cities through blockades and attacks on property and security forces. At least 73 people have died as a result of the operation to capture Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, or “El Mencho.” The […] The post Violent aftermath of Mexico’s ‘El Mencho’ killing follows pattern of other high-profile cartel hits appeared first…
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