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Killing of cartel leader sparks retaliatory violence in parts of Mexico
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The military killing of Jalisco New Generation Cartel leader Rubén 'El Mencho' triggered a wave of retaliatory attacks that hit resort areas and an airport, with officials reporting at least 62 deaths nationwide. The recent bus bombing in southwestern Colombia, which killed 13 and wounded dozens, reflects a wider regional trend of escalating, retaliatory and terror-style violence tied to drug‑trafficking groups and highlights increasing risks to civilians beyond traditional cartel strongholds.
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