The killing of cartel chief ‘El Mencho’ by Mexican forces triggered a wave of violence within the nation.
Mexico has been combating towards drug cartels for many years, and the nation’s leaders have typically mobilised the navy to dismantle their huge legal operations.
This week, Mexican forces killed Nemesio Ruben Oseguera Cervantes, referred to as “El Mencho”, the chief of one of many nation’s strongest drug gangs.
Beneficial Tales
checklist of three objectsfinish of checklist
The killing set off a wave of violence throughout the nation.
So, how a lot energy do drug cartels wield in Mexico? And the way have they managed to maintain their maintain on the nation – and others all through Latin America – for therefore lengthy?
Presenter: Mohammed Jamjoom
Friends:
Sergio Aguayo – professor, School of Mexico
Chris Dalby – writer of CJNG: A Fast Information to Mexico’s Deadliest Cartel
Michael Vigil – former chief of worldwide operations, US Drug Enforcement Administration
Printed On 24 Feb 2026
