Violence in Mexico, The Shadow of El Mencho (Violencia en México, La Sombra de El Mencho)

Violence in Mexico, The Shadow of El Mencho (Violencia en México, La Sombra de El Mencho)

Author: Lingo Mastery Spanish May 19, 2026 Duration: 29:49
Mexico is no stranger to cartel-related violence, and early in 2026, we witnessed how the death of a cartel leader caused an explosion of terror across 12 states - businesses burned, roads blocked off, and even an airport being attacked. Flights were canceled, transport was paralyzed, and kids had to stay home, as the situation was not only unpredictable but also highly volatile, with the cartel presence embedded deeply in each and every local community in one way or another. But who was ...

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