From The Economist.

The Economist’s Mexico Bureau Chief, Sarah Birke, and Jason Palmer, co-host of The Intelligence podcast, discuss Mexico’s future after the country’s most notorious drug lord, Nemesio “El Mencho” Oseguera Cervantes, died after a raid by authorities.

00:00 – Who was El Mencho?
01:13 – How powerful and widespread is the cartel?
02:13 – Why could his death trigger more violence?
03:02 – Why did the government act now?
04:07 – Is the violence really over?
05:16 – What are the risks for Mexico’s economy and the World Cup?

Listen to the full episode: https://econ.st/4cORWhv
The killing of Mexico’s most powerful narco will please Donald Trump: https://econ.st/4aCqDWu
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