The Rise of Mencho and the Jalisco Cartel

This chapter explores the ascent of Mencho, a key figure in the Mexican cartel landscape, detailing his journey from a migrant worker to a powerful leader of the Jalisco cartel. It examines the cartel's shift from traditional drug trafficking to the distribution of synthetic drugs and its expansion into various criminal enterprises, highlighting the violent tactics used to maintain control. The narrative critiques the Mexican government's response to cartel violence, questioning the effectiveness of current strategies in curbing the growing influence of organized crime.