Mexico descends into violence after cartel leader ‘El Mencho’ killed Killing of Jalisco cartel boss El Mencho triggers widespread violence and piles pressure on President Sheinbaum.Share this: Mexico announces killing of drug cartel kingpin ‘El Mencho’DateFebruary 22, 2026In relation toAl-JazeeraWith ‘El Mencho’ killed, what’s next for Mexico and the Jalisco cartel?DateFebruary 24, 2026In relation toAl-JazeeraViolence erupts in Mexico after killing of drug lord ‘El Mencho’DateFebruary 23, 2026In relation toAl-Jazeera