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Conflict Americas

Mexican Drug War

2006 CE – 2026 CE · 20 years

A devastating conflict between the Mexican government and powerful drug cartels that has killed over 460,000 people since 2006. In 2026, the killing of CJNG leader 'El Mencho' triggered coordinated cartel retaliation across major cities.

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Belligerents

The main peoples, kingdoms and states involved.

  • Mexican Government
  • Drug Cartels (Sinaloa, CJNG, others)

Key moments

Defining events in the Mexican Drug War.

  1. 2019 Battle of Culiacán
  2. 2024-present Sinaloa Cartel Faction War
  3. 2026 Jalisco Operation

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Dated moments inside this span

Events the timeline places between 2006 CE and 2026 CE.

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