One of the men who could replace 'El Mencho' is from Southern California - Los Angeles Times
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by Kate Linthicum, Keegan Hamilton, Patrick J. McDonnellFebruary 27, 2026
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? Or will a bloody power struggle break out?
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Originally published on Los Angeles Times on 2/27/2026