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The article focuses on Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum's recent efforts to combat drug cartel violence following the killing of Rubén Nemesio "El Mencho" Oseguera, leader of Mexico's most powerful criminal organization involved in fentanyl trafficking, illegal mining, extortion, and human trafficking. Sheinbaum has adopted a more systematic security strategy than her predecessor, emphasizing cooperation with the U.S. to address border security and cartel operations while seeking to avoid direct U.S. military intervention in Mexico. Despite the killing of El Mencho, violence has escalated in several states, and Sheinbaum aims to contain this unrest, protect key infrastructure, and prevent broader conflict. The administration remains cautious about potential U.S. pressure to target political figures linked to organized crime and prefers to avoid an all-out war with cartels, focusing instead on degrading their power through coordinated law enforcement efforts. [Extracted from the article]