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Vehicles drive past a charred bus in Guadalajara, Mexico, on February 23, 2026, the day after the Mexican army killed “El Mencho.”

The True Cost of Killing Mexican Drug Lord El Mencho

As the U.S. government pushes the kingpin strategy, residents of Guadalajara face ongoing violence and uncertainty.

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