On February 22, 2026, Mexican military forces killed El Mencho during a special security operation in the state of Jalisco. The operation prompted retaliatory acts carried out by the Cartel de Jalisco Nueva Generación (Jalisco New Generation Cartel) across multiple states in Mexico, including road blockades, vehicle burnings, and arson attacks on businesses and public infrastructure. These events disrupted transportation networks and prompted heightened security measures across affected regions.
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