Melissa Ford Maldonado
Director of the Western Hemisphere Initiative at the America First Policy Institute, providing expertise on Latin American security, cartels, and US–Mexico relations.
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Feb 23, 2026 • 34min
What fresh hell in Mexico?
Melissa Ford Maldonado, director focused on Western Hemisphere security, explains the fallout from El Mencho's death. She outlines cartel retaliation and their evolution into armed political actors. She discusses state capture, alleged cartel-state alliances, and how US pressure and Mexican politics shape responses. The conversation compares tactics, motives, and possible US policy options.
