What's next for Mexico after death of powerful cartel leader?

NPR | By Eyder Peralta,

Steve Inskeep

Published February 24, 2026 at 2:42 AM MST

What's next for Mexico after the military's killing of a powerful cartel leader sparked violence across parts of the country?

Eyder Peralta

Eyder Peralta is NPR's East Africa correspondent based in Nairobi, Kenya.

Steve Inskeep

Steve Inskeep is a host of NPR's Morning Edition, as well as NPR's morning news podcast Up First.

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