Mexican drug war

December 11, 2006

The Mexican government sent soldiers to fight drug cartels after President Felipe Calderón took office. The conflict has killed hundreds of thousands of people.

Battles and events 4

September 26, 2014
Iguala mass kidnapping Iguala de la Independencia
October 17, 2019
Battle of Culiacán Sinaloa Cartel victory Culiacán Andrés Manuel López Obrador
August 2025
February 22, 2026
2026 Jalisco operation Mexican government victory Claudia Sheinbaum

Key commanders

Mexico 5

Mexico and allies 1