Analysis: Mexico may pay a steep price for the killing of Jalisco cartel leader El Mencho
Mexico News Daily • 2/22/2026 – 2/25/2026
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- 2026-02-22
- 2026-02-23
- 2026-02-24Analysis: Mexico may pay a steep price for the killing of Jalisco cartel leader El Mencho (current)
Score BreakdownRisk 45
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Consensus: Strong consensus: 6 independent sources
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Stories gain Lindy status through source reputation, network consensus, and time survival.
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Q&A: Why the fall of Mexico's most wanted kingpin matters
Phys.org • Today
Will "El Mencho's" death trigger a new drug war in Mexico?
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What to Know About the Cartels Operating in Mexico
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White House vows harsh response if Mexican cartels target US citizens after El Mencho death
Euronews • Today
Opinion | El Mencho is dead. Mexico’s cartel war isn’t.
The Washington Post • 1 day ago
Jalisco cartel chief ‘El Mencho’ killed in Mexican Army operation
Mexico News Daily • 2 days ago
Jalisco cartel chief ‘El Mencho’ killed in Mexican Army operation
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