An Air Force veteran discusses the implications of the death of cartel leader Ruben 'El Mencho' and its potential impact on drug trafficking into the U.S.
The recent death of Ruben 'El Mencho' Oseguera Cervantes, the leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG), has raised significant questions regarding the future of drug trafficking and cartel dynamics in Mexico. Carlos De La Cruz, a veteran of the U.S. Air Force, emphasized that while this event is a notable victory in the fight against organized crime, it does not signify the end of the CJNG or the fentanyl crisis affecting the United States. He warns that the cartels often do not dissolve upon losing a leader; rather, they tend to fracture into smaller factions, which can complicate efforts to mitigate drug trafficking.
