Violent Clashes Erupt Across Mexico Following Cartel Leader's Death
Eyewitness accounts and reports from locals and tourists describe the chaos and destruction in multiple Mexican states after the death of notorious cartel boss El Mencho.
The recent death of Mexico's most wanted cartel leader, El Mencho, has sparked a wave of violent unrest and destruction across several states in the country. Locals and tourists alike have shared harrowing accounts of the chaos that has unfolded in the aftermath of the operation that killed the notorious head of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG).
Widespread Attacks and Burning of Businesses
According to eyewitness reports, cartel members have launched coordinated attacks on businesses, infrastructure, and civilian targets in retaliation for El Mencho's death. Numerous buildings and vehicles have been set ablaze, with plumes of smoke visible across affected regions. Tourists have described scenes of panic as they sought shelter from the violence.
Source: BBC News
