Summary
Mexico has been fighting drug cartels for many years. This week, Mexican forces killed "El Mencho," a leader of a major drug cartel, which led to increased violence in the country.
Key Facts
- Mexico has a long history of fighting drug cartels.
- The military is sometimes used to combat these criminal groups.
- Nemesio Ruben Oseguera Cervantes, known as "El Mencho," was the leader of a powerful drug gang in Mexico.
- Mexican forces recently killed "El Mencho."
- His death caused a surge in violence across Mexico.
- Drug cartels have significant influence in Mexico and other parts of Latin America.
- Experts discussed the impact of "El Mencho's" death and the future of the Jalisco cartel.
