Mexico braces for renewed violence after army kills cartel kingpin El Mencho
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The Mexican army killed the leader of the powerful Jalisco New Generation Cartel during an operation to capture him, sparking concerns of heightened violence as the cartel may retaliate against authorities and communities across the country.
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