US citizens told to shelter in place as drug lord’s killing triggers violence in Mexico!

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  • Cartel leader killed: Mexico’s most-wanted drug lord, Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, known as “El Mencho” and head of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, was killed during a Mexican military operation. The White House confirmed that the U.S. provided intelligence support.

  • Violence erupts nationwide: The killing triggered widespread unrest, with suspected gang members torching buses and businesses and clashing with security forces. Mexico’s Security Cabinet reported more than 250 road blockades across 20 states, though most have since been cleared.

  • Tourists stranded: The U.S. State Department advised Americans in affected areas to shelter in place at homes or hotels. Some travelers were left stranded after several U.S. airlines suspended flights to Puerto Vallarta. Guidance has been issued for those unable to leave.

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