A viral video claiming to show cars and motorcycles ablaze in Mexico following the death of drug dealer El Mencho is debunked as fake and actually depicts a protest in Nepal in 2025.
A video circulating on social media suggests a violent response in Mexico following the reported death of notorious drug trafficker Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, commonly referred to as El Mencho. The video shows numerous cars and motorcycles engulfed in flames, leading many to assume it was footage from the aftermath of El Mencho's death. This claim has sparked concerns over escalating violence related to drug trafficking in Mexico, intensifying the already volatile situation in the region.
However, fact-checkers have confirmed that the video is actually fake. It has been identified as footage from a protest taking place in Nepal in 2025, which has been misleadingly presented as related to events in Mexico. The claims associated with the video were amplified on platforms including Facebook, Instagram, X, and TikTok, demonstrating how misinformation can spread rapidly across social media channels, especially regarding sensitive subjects like drug-related violence.
