El Mencho
Mentioned in 21 analyzed podcast episodes across 10 shows
Leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG), Mexico's largest drug trafficking organization, who was killed in a Mexican military operation in February 2026 with U.S. intelligence support. Widely regarded as Mexico's most wanted criminal and the world's most powerful drug lord, his death was extensively covered across major news and talk radio podcasts. His killing triggered significant cartel violence across Mexico and became a focal point for discussions about drug trafficking, U.S.-Mexico security cooperation, and the effectiveness of targeting cartel leadership.
Appears On
Episode Appearances
Last Podcast On The Left · Mar 4, 2026
Side Stories: Shart Tank
“Leader of Jalisco cartel killed recently, creating power vacuum and cartel violence in Mexico”
America At Night with McGraw Milhaven · Feb 27, 2026
Mike Vigil on Cartels, Matthew McGuire on Tariffs, John Baick on Online Accusations
“Jalisco New Generation Cartel leader killed in Mexican military operation, considered more powerful than Pablo Escobar”
No Agenda Show · Feb 26, 2026
1846 - "Thumbstick Flick"
“Mexican cartel leader; killed in operation coordinated with US intelligence; death unlikely to disrupt narco empires”
PBD Podcast · Feb 26, 2026
"They Spied On Me” - Sec. Kristi Noem: Secret DHS File Room, El Mencho Fallout & Deep State Purge | PBD #747
“Mexican cartel leader whose recent killing demonstrates consequences of Biden-era cartel empowerment”
Nashville's Morning News with Dan Mandis · Feb 26, 2026
Hour 3 of NMN, The Guest Hour
“Most wanted cartel leader with $15 million U.S. bounty; recently eliminated by Mexican operations with U.S. intelligence support”
The Daily · Feb 26, 2026
Inside the Operation to Take Down Mexico’s Biggest Drug Lord
“Killed leader of Jalisco cartel, described as world's most wanted criminal”
America At Night with McGraw Milhaven · Feb 26, 2026
Neil Bradley on Tariffs and Small Business, Paul Gillingham on Mexico’s Cartel Crisis
“Mexican drug cartel leader killed Sunday; discussed as example of how leadership elimination doesn't reduce drug flow”
Last Podcast On The Left · Feb 25, 2026
Side Stories: Snack Attack
“Jalisco cartel leader recently murdered; his death triggering civil war in Mexican drug trafficking organizations”
PBD Podcast · Feb 25, 2026
Trump's State of the Union + Supreme Court Tariff Troubles | PBD #746
“Mexican drug lord; tracked and captured using Palantir data analytics on girlfriend's OnlyFans activity”
Newshour · Feb 25, 2026
Trump's State of the Union address claims US in 'golden age'
“Mexico's most wanted drug lord whose death triggered cartel violence wave in Puerto Vallarta”
Bill O’Reilly’s No Spin News and Analysis · Feb 24, 2026
The O'Reilly Update, February 24, 2026
“Leader of Jalisco New Generation Cartel, Mexico's largest drug cartel, killed by Mexican service members advised by U.S. Navy SEALs”
Nashville's Morning News with Dan Mandis · Feb 24, 2026
Hour 3 of NMN, Trump with Angel Families + Insight on Mexico
“Jalisco New Generation Cartel leader killed by Mexican military; most powerful drug trafficker in Mexico”
Dan Bongino - Biography Flash · Feb 24, 2026
Biography Flash: Dan Bongino Returns to Rumble With FBI Insider Takes and $150 Million Media Empire
“Mexican cartel boss whose takedown by Mexican forces with U.S. intelligence was discussed by Bongino”
Morning Wire · Feb 24, 2026
Violence Engulfs Mexico & Britain’s Epstein Reckoning | 2.24.26
“Jalisco cartel leader killed by Mexican special forces with U.S. support; regarded as world's most powerful drug lord with $15M U.S. bounty”
Global News Podcast · Feb 24, 2026
Ukraine marks 4th anniversary of Russian invasion
“Mexico's most wanted cartel leader killed by army on Sunday, triggering nationwide violence and military response”
America At Night with McGraw Milhaven · Feb 24, 2026
Julia Manchester, Neil Low & Jeremy Finley on the State of the Union, Cobain, and DUI Arrests
“Leader of Jalisco New Generation Cartel killed by Mexican army using U.S. intelligence”
Bold American Pod · Feb 24, 2026
Preston Stewart On The CJNG Cartel, Situation In Iran, and Ukraine-Russia. BA EP 52
“CJNG cartel leader killed in Mexican military operation, described as most powerful cartel leader in Mexico”
Mundo in the Morning - KCMO Talk Radio 95.7FM & 710 AM · Feb 23, 2026
Team USA is the BEST of America! Mexico in Chaos and Kansas Schools Look BAD! | 2-23-26
“Jalisco New Generation Cartel kingpin killed in Mexican military operation with US intelligence support”
Mundo in the Morning - KCMO Talk Radio 95.7FM & 710 AM · Feb 23, 2026
The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly | 2-23-26
“Top drug kingpin of JNGC cartel in Mexico; recently taken out by Mexican government with US intelligence support”
Bill O’Reilly’s No Spin News and Analysis · Feb 23, 2026
The O'Reilly Update, February 23, 2026
“Head of Jalisco New Generation Cartel killed by Mexican forces in Sunday operation”
Louder with Crowder · Feb 23, 2026
Canada Weeps and Mexico Burns - A Very Bad Day For the Anti-American Propagandists
“CJNG cartel leader killed by Mexican security forces; death triggered cartel violence across Mexico”