CARTELS TAKEOVER OF MEXICO-DEMONIC GREED
In the final hours leading up to the discovery of El Mencho's hideout, a meticulous and covert operation unfolded, reflecting the relentless pursuit of justice by those who seek to dismantle the cartel's grip on power The escalating violence and territorial expansion of Mexican drug cartels—particularly the Sinaloa Cartel, Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG), and Gulf Cartel—pose severe threats to civilians, travelers, and border communities. These cartels operate with near-impunity, leveraging corruption, militarized tactics, and transnational networks to traffic drugs, weapons, and humans while engaging in extortion, kidnapping, and mass killings. Mexican cartels have evolved into paramilitary forces, employing armored vehicles, drones, and advanced weaponry (e.g., .50-caliber rifles, grenades) to dominate smuggling routes and suppress rivals . The CJNG, for instance, has expanded into 40+ countries, while the Sinaloa Cartel controls fentanyl production—a key driver of the ...