Event Brief
Kingpins fall, prices don’t: How cartels defy economics
Filed: Feb 23, 2026 at 12:02 PM ET
Summary: The death of drug lord 'El Mencho' raises questions on cartel resilience and market dynamics.
WHO: Derek Maltz
WHAT: Discussion on drug cartel economics and violence
WHEN: Feb 23, 2026 at 11:31 AM ET
WHERE: Mexico
WHY: To explore the impact of cartel leader deaths on drug prices
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