Mexican Cartel Violence Remains a Persistent and Complex Issue Nationwide

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Mexican Security Forces Kill Notorious Cartel Leader

On Sunday, Mexican security forces killed Nemesio Ruben Oseguera Cervantes, alias “El Mencho”, the leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG), based in western Mexico’s Jalisco state. The operation was conducted with “complementary information” from the United States.

The Mexican defense ministry confirmed that the operation was carried out without revealing further details. US Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau expressed his support for the move, stating that it is a “great development for Mexico, the US, Latin America, and the world”.

However, violence has broken out across several Mexican states in the aftermath of the killing. Gunmen have torched vehicles and blocked highways in various locations. Some American tourists are reported to be stranded in Mexican resort cities due to the unrest.

Landau later posted a message on X, expressing his concern for the situation and urging Mexicans not to lose their nerve. He also offered words of encouragement to the Mexican nation in Spanish.

The killing of El Mencho has sparked debate about its impact on the global narcotics trade. While some have hailed it as a significant development, others argue that it is unlikely to resolve the issue. The case of Pablo Escobar, killed by Colombian police with US assistance in 1993, serves as an example of how the international drug trade continues despite the removal of key figures.

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has been quoted as saying that her government had simply been “doing its job” in the war on drugs. The US has also been involved in the conflict, with some critics arguing that it is doing Mexico’s dirty work while claiming to act in a sovereign manner.

The situation remains fluid, and further developments are expected.

Source: Al Jazeera