February 23, 2026

Crenshaw praises Mexican officials after 'El Mencho' death, calls cartel 'terrorist insurgency'

Rep. Dan Crenshaw calls reported death of "El Mencho," head of Mexico's CJNG cartel, a major win against deadly fentanyl trafficking to U.S. streets.

Crenshaw praises Mexican officials after 'El Mencho' death, calls cartel 'terrorist insurgency'

TL;DR

  • Rep. Dan Crenshaw hailed the reported death of 'El Mencho,' head of the CJNG cartel, as a major win against fentanyl trafficking.
  • Crenshaw described the CJNG as one of the deadliest and most militarized cartels, functioning as a 'terrorist insurgency' using advanced weaponry.
  • He praised the Mexican government and Secretary of Security Omar Harfuch for their efforts, noting that 'El Mencho' had previously led an assassination attempt against Harfuch.
  • 'El Mencho' carried a $15 million U.S. bounty and rose to power after Joaquín 'El Chapo' Guzmán's arrest.
  • The CJNG has grown into a global trafficking organization based in Jalisco over the past 15 years.
  • The announcement of his death coincided with warnings of clashes and criminal activity in Mexico, leading to U.S. Embassy advisories.

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