And the capture and death of Nemesio Oseguera El Mencho Cervantes, the leader of Mexico’s largest drug trafficking operation, is not the exception to the rule. In social media and social polarization, criminals discovered the ideal levers to expand panic and anxiety. In addition to the death of El Mencho and another seven cartel members, the army initially reported that three officers were severely injured in the operation. The secretary of security and civilian protection later announced that the national guard and the armed forces lost 25 and 6 members, respectively. El Mencho is dead, but it would be very naive to think the cartel is over.

Source: Bueno Aires Herald February 24, 2026 09:46 UTC