El Mencho's Death Sparks Mexico Cartel Wars

0:00It's February 26th. This episode is brought to you by NordVPN, fast, reliable online privacy. Links in the episode description. Let's get into the latest UK headlines. Mexican authorities, backed by the United States, took down Namesia Oseguera Servantes, the 59-year-old leader of the Helisco New Generation, Cartel, on Sunday, in Topolpa. Violence erupted right after, hitting at least 20 states with Cartel clashes as security forces ramp up patrols nationwide. El Mencho had spent the last decade building his group into Mexico's top drug network, dominating routes that ship meth and fentanyl north to the US. Due franchises with smaller gangs, now his death leaves a power vacuum, with rivals like the Sinaloa Cartel, eyeing his territories, and sparking fears of all-out turf wars. Authorities call it the biggest cartel strike since El Chapa went down over 10 years ago, and they're racing to lock down key areas while watching for the next leader to emerge.

1:00When they're racing to lock down key areas while watching, for the next leader to emerge,