Survey Finds Fewer Mexicans Feel Unsafe, But El Mencho's Death Spikes Concern in Jalisco
Mexico's latest urban survey shows a slight decrease in the number of Mexicans who feel unsafe in their cities, reaching the lowest level since the current administration took office. However, the death of high-profile cartel leader El Mencho has caused sharp, localized spikes in perceived insecurity in the Jalisco region.
<p>Mexico's latest National Survey of Urban Public Security (ENSU) began the day after Jalisco New Generation Cartel leader Nemesio "El Mencho" Oseguera Cervantes died after being shot in a military operation in Tapalpa, Jalisco, drastically altering perceptions of insecurity in western Mexico.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://mexiconewsdaily.com/news/inegi-mexicans-unsafe-cities-el-mencho/">INEGI: Fewer Mexicans feel unsafe in their cities — but El Mencho’s death sparked sharp spikes in J...