Mexico Hunts 23 Inmates Sprung From Jail During Cartel Violence Wave After El Mencho's Death

Mexican authorities are hunting 23 inmates who escaped from a jail during the wave of cartel violence that erupted after the killing of Jalisco New Generation Cartel leader 'El Mencho' in a U.S.-backed military operation. The jailbreak adds to the chaos gripping western Mexico, where CJNG members have stormed airports, set fires across Puerto Vallarta, and terrorized civilians in retaliation for the death of their leader. The expanding fallout underscores the enormous security vacuum left by El Mencho's killing and the challenges facing Mexican law enforcement as the cartel fractures.