El Mencho Is Dead: Mexico’s Most Dangerous Cartel Leader Killed — And the Violence Is Just Beginning
Mexican military killed CJNG leader El Mencho on February 22, 2026. Immediate aftermath: 250+ roadblocks, burning vehicles across 20+ Mexican states, US flight cancellations, tourists stranded, Americans warned to shelter in place. What happens to CJNG now — and what it means for the US border.