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  • Affairs
  • 25 Feb 2026
  • 7 min

Explainer 506: How did Mexico’s drug cartels bring the country to a standstill?

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  • The Foreign Desk
  • Affairs
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How did the killing of “El Mencho”, head of CJNG drug cartel, lead to tourists being trapped in Puerto Vallarta? Plus: How does this fit in with President Sheinbaum’s domestic policy and her relationship with Donald Trump?

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