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Mexico’s Cartel War

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El Mencho's death reveals how his cartel worshipped him as a cohesive, ruthless leader of Mexico's most menacing criminal organization.

This episode analyzes the killing of Mexican cartel leader El Mencho, exploring his rise, the brutal retaliation by his Jalisco New Generation cartel, and the complex U.S.-Mexico collaboration under Trump. It delves into political corruption, structural challenges, and whether this crackdown can truly win the drug war.

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