The recent death of Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, better known as 'El Mencho', the leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG), has triggered widespread violence across multiple states in Mexico. Following this significant event, there were reports of road blockades, vehicle arson, and armed confrontations. Schools suspended classes, public events were canceled, and flights were put on hold. The Mexican authorities declared a state of alarm, and several foreign governments issued advisories for their citizens to stay in contact with diplomatic missions due to the uncertainty of the situation.

While the Mexican government touts the elimination of 'El Mencho' as a major victory in the ongoing war against drug trafficking, experts, including sociologist Dr. Raúl Romero Gallardo, argue that this could lead to a heightened escalation rather than lasting change. The struggle for succession within the CJNG following Mencho's death is expected to intensify violence as rival factions vie for control, potentially leading to increased chaos in regions already plagued by drug-related crime.

Dr. Romero Gallardo emphasizes that the roots of the rampant organized crime in Mexico are deeply linked to neoliberal policies, suggesting that any focus on singular figures in the drug trade overlooks broader systemic issues. The ongoing violence underscores the challenges the Mexican state faces in implementing effective security strategies and addressing the underlying socio-economic conditions that foster such criminal activities.