National guardsmen among fatalities after El Mencho's fall in Mexico
The drug trafficker died when confronting members of the Mexican Army in a municipality in the state of Jalisco
TL;DR
- The death of drug lord "El Mencho" triggered a violent response from the Jalisco New Generation Cartel.
- Over 16 victims were reported in Jalisco, with widespread violence including burning vehicles and blocking roads.
- Classes were suspended, public transport operations were affected, and 25 people were detained in Jalisco.
- Airlines suspended flights to and from Puerto Vallarta.
- 18 "bancos del bienestar" and 69 OXXO convenience stores sustained damage.
- El Mencho was a co-founder of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, designated a terrorist organization by the US.
- The US had a $15 million reward for El Mencho's capture.
- Roadblocks and vehicle fires were reported in multiple states across Mexico.
- 14 victims of the violence, including seven National Guard members, were reported.