Who will run El Menchos cartel? It coul...

What’s Happening

So get this: Now that the head of the Jalisco New Generation cartel is dead, what will happen to its coalition of ruthless regional commanders?

Will they agree to share power? Elevate one as supreme leader? (shocking, we know)

Or will a bloody power struggle break out?

The Details

Members of the Mexican National Guard patrol the vicinity of the Jalisco Institute of Forensic Sciences, which is helping to investigate the aftermath of raid that led to the death of the leader of the Jalisco New Generation cartel. (Anadolu via ) By Kate Linthicum , Keegan Hamilton and Patrick J.

27, 2026 9:53 AM PT 8 min Click here to listen to this article via Close extra sharing options Email Facebook X LinkedIn Threads Reddit WhatsApp Copy Link URL Copied! Print 0:00 0:00 1x This is read voice.

Why This Matters

Please report any issues or inconsistencies here . Notorious drug lord ‘El Mencho’ was killed Sunday, triggering nationwide retaliatory attacks that killed 25 National Guard members. The son of Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes is imprisoned in the U.

This is part of the larger geopolitical picture unfolding right now.

Key Takeaways

• And cannot inherit the cartel, leaving regional commanders to compete for control.
• A top contender is Juan Carlos Valencia González, a Santa Ana native who controls the cartel’s money- laundering and regional operations.

The Bottom Line

A bus burned after the killing of the kingpin known as “El Mencho. ” (Armando Solis / Associated Press) The fires are now out, but key questions remain.

Is this a W or an L? You decide.