The Regional Security Fallout from the Killing of El Mencho

The February 22 Mexican military operation that killed Jalisco New Generation Cartel leader “El Mencho” demonstrates the strategic focus both the Mexican and U.S. governments place on security issues and has implications for the wider Western Hemisphere.

March 2, 2026 11:00AM EST | 4:00PM GMT Live Virtual

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Speakers

Mario Braga

Latin America Analyst, RANE

Caroline Hammer

Global Security Analyst, RANE

Moderator:

Sam Lichtenstein

Director of Analysis, RANE

The February 22 Mexican military operation that killed Jalisco New Generation Cartel leader “El Mencho” demonstrates the strategic focus both the Mexican and U.S. governments place on security issues and has implications for the wider Western Hemisphere.

  • In this webinar, our analysts will cover the following topics: 
  • How the operation against CJNG fits into the broader U.S. and Mexico security strategy.
  • How the operation will risk unsettling Mexico's security landscape, creating safety threats for personnel and potential disruptions to supply chains.
  • The outlook for U.S.-Mexico relations and the implications for businesses.
  • The security outlook for the FIFA World Cup.
  • Regional implications of CJNG's potential fragmentation, including in Colombia.

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