A big drug leader named El Mencho might be dead. He was the boss of a strong group. This group is called the CJNG. Mexican and American police thought he was a big problem. He might have died from hurt he got during a police action.
The action was in a place called Tapalpa. Police tried to catch El Mencho. He was 59 years old. He led the CJNG for many years. The group is very strong and violent. They work in many countries.
Police fought with the group. Some of El Mencho's men died. El Mencho was hurt badly. He died on the way to a city. But the group started fighting more.
After this, there was more fighting. It happened in eight places. People blocked roads and burned cars. They also hurt police. In one city, people were afraid. They stayed inside their homes.
The United States had a reward for El Mencho. It was $15 million. Now, the CJNG is still strong. They can still cause trouble. We will see what happens next.