Following the Feb. 22 Mexican military operation that led to the capture and death of drug cartel leader Nemesio Ruben Oseguera Cervantes, Mexican Americans with families in Mexico are experiencing heightened anxiety due to widespread cartel-related violence. Incidents such as burning cars and blocked roadways occurred in regions like Guadalajara, Jalisco, where many relatives reside. Individuals like Eva Zarate, a therapist in Oakland, California, have been actively checking on their families through constant communication, grappling with concerns about their safety amidst the ongoing drug war. The unrest, which resulted in casualties among Mexican National Guard members and suspected gang members, has also highlighted the pervasive reach of cartels, fueled by American firearms and drug demand. Families on both sides of the border are navigating this "transnational family stress," compounded by the spread of misinformation and potential policy changes affecting immigration and border security.