Why the operation occurred near tourist areas

Mass violence broke out on Sunday in Mexico after a military raid killed the most wanted, and feared, cartel boss in the country — a man known as El Mencho.

We take a closer look at the aftermath of the operation and ask some questions: who was this kingpin, what is the powerful criminal organization he presided over, and what could happen in his absence?

With us today is David Mora in Guadalajara. He’s the senior Mexico analyst at International Crisis Group.

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