El Mencho’s fall is good news for the US
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by Santiago Vidal Calvo, opinion contributorMarch 6, 2026
The death of El Mencho has created an opportunity to disrupt the Jalisco New Generation Cartel and reduce the flow of fentanyl into the U.S., but only if sustained pressure is applied quickly.
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Originally published on The Hill on 3/6/2026