The Mexican Army has killed El Mencho, the billionaire leader of the CJNG cartel. He was once a police officer, then the world’s most wanted kingpin with an 83 crore ($15M) bounty on his head. Moments after the news broke, Jalisco and surrounding states turned into a war zone. Cartel members have set fire to banks, petrol pumps, and government buildings. The sky is black with smoke.
Terrifying footage shows passengers running for cover at Guadalajara airport terminals. Major international airlines have suspended flights as the cartel targets key infrastructure.
Authorities have declared a 'Code Red.' All schools are CLOSED for Monday, Feb 23. Highways are blocked by burning vehicles. If you are in the region: Stay indoors. Do not travel.
El Mencho didn't just run a gang; he ran a private army. From shooting down military helicopters with RPGs to using weaponized drones, he ruled with a level of brutality rarely seen in modern history.
This is the biggest test yet for President Claudia Sheinbaum. As the cartel fights back, the world watches to see if Mexico can finally reclaim its streets from the cartels...

