Key Highlights
- El Mencho was killed in a military operation, prompting violent unrest in Mexico.
- Guadalajara is scheduled to host four matches in the upcoming FIFA World Cup 2026.
- Four professional soccer matches were postponed due to the violence following El Mencho's death.
- The U. S. DEA had a $15 million bounty on El Mencho, who led the Jalisco New Generation Cartel.
- Violent protests included burning cars and blocking roads across multiple Mexican states.
