Violence erupts in Mexico after killing of drug lord ‘El Mencho’ A wave of violence swept Mexico after security forces killed cartel kingpin ‘El Mencho’.Share this: Mexico descends into violence after cartel leader ‘El Mencho’ killedDateFebruary 23, 2026In relation toAl-JazeeraSchools shut, troops on streets: Mexico on alert after ‘El Mencho’ killingDateFebruary 24, 2026In relation toAl-JazeeraMexico announces killing of drug cartel kingpin ‘El Mencho’DateFebruary 22, 2026In relation toAl-Jazeera