Violence erupts in Mexico after drug lord El Mencho killed
BBC • 2/22/2026 – 2/23/2026
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Cluster Activity
21
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2026-02-222026-02-23
Lindy Score Breakdown (V4.2)
4h
Age
21
Sources
from cluster
3
Hours Since Seen
Final Score48/100
CategoryBreaking
StatusActive
Recency Multiplier96% (0.5^3/48)
Hero EligibleYes
Story Timeline
- 2026-02-22
- 2026-02-23Violence erupts in Mexico after drug lord El Mencho killed (current)
Score BreakdownRisk 30
Source Reputation: Moderate trust (8/20 pts)
Consensus: Strong consensus: 21 independent sources
Age: Breaking news - too recent to assess longevity
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