Will Jalisco cartel’s business model endure after El Mencho’s death?

Portraits of the missing cover Guadalajara’s “Roundabout of the Disappeared,” highlighting the ongoing crisis of disappearances in the state. Following the Mexican army’s killing of CJNG leader Ruben Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes on February 22, cartel members retaliated by igniting unrest across 20 states. The Jalisco New Generation Cartel, known for its brutal tactics and extensive reach in drug trafficking, has contributed to over 16,000 reported missing persons in Jalisco.

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