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From "El Mencho" to "El Mayo": The Clandestine Hospitals Used by Drug Cartels in Mexico

“Sol Prendido” for Borderland Beat What happens when members of a criminal organization need medical attention? Going to a conventional hospital can pose a risk. In Mexico, some criminal groups have turned to their own medical facilities—ranging from a clandestine CJNG clinic to a hospital built for "El Mencho" and a trailer outfitted by "El Mayo" Zambada. Here is the story. It all began with a missing person report for a young man, around 20 ye…
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borderlandbeat.com broke the news on Saturday, September 12, 2026.
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