In Monterrey, A Casino Attack To Disrupt Cartel Finances

Unidentified attackers set fire to the Casino Royale in Monterrey, Nuevo Leon state, on Aug. 25. The incident was likely the result of cartel rivalries in the city, rather than an intentional act of terrorism, and it serves as an example of how cartels will attempt to disrupt their rivals' sources of revenue. Moreover, a high death toll of 53 suggests that the removal of cartel leadership with military training is adversely affecting the cartels' operational ability.