If a mafia is growing in a country, it’s because it’s allowed to by state

El Salvador- Cartel leader El Mencho, known as one of Mexico’s most dangerous men, was killed in a military operation. He was finally killed in the area where he was located. He was constantly wanted by the state, but also constantly protected. The fact that the operation was carried out by the military rather than the police is particularly concerning.

Following this event, Mexico descended into chaos; people took to the streets and began looting. They must have been free from the fear of El Mencho, as they began plundering everything they could get their hands on. This time, the police were forced to intervene.

So the real question is: Did El Mencho’s death mean the cartels in Mexico were finished? A more important question is: Will the politicians and security forces who feed the cartels no longer support other cartel leaders? The truth is that mafia leaders and cartels are not most easily bought off by politicians and security forces. No mafia leader can grow without the overt support of state forces. They allow cartel leaders who are under controlled supervision to become stronger. The state is aware of everything, but a significant portion supports these mafias through bribery, and a smaller portion through threats.

The real problem is draining the swamp so that no politician ever again protects mafia and cartel leaders by accepting money from them. El Mencho’s sudden death was unexpected, and the leaders and forces protecting him could immediately turn against him and say many things negatively.

It’s very easy to speak ill of the dead and become a hero in such situations. The police and military should pay particular attention to this: they need to suspect anyone who speaks loudly against El Mencho. In times like these, fear comes into play along with ease. Even if an investigation is conducted, not much will come of it. Politicians continue to support another cartel leader until they are killed. The state’s intelligence and security forces also…

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This article raises an important and uncomfortable question about the relationship between organized crime and state power. While the death of a cartel leader may seem like a victory, the deeper issue is whether systemic corruption continues to allow such figures to rise. Real change requires accountability not only for criminals, but also for those who enable them.