Mexico Under attack
US citizens urged to ‘shelter in place’ after Mexico drug lord’s killing sparks wave of violence.
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DogMan · 61-69, M
Nature of the Attacks
The violence is largely retaliatory, following the military killing of Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes ("El Mencho") in Tapalpa, Jalisco. Attacks include:
Road blockades with burning vehicles and spike strips
Shootouts between cartel gunmen and security forces
Fires at commercial locations such as gas stations, convenience stores, and even a Costco in Puerto Vallarta
Disruptions at airports and public transportation systems
Safety Advisories
The U.S. State Department and local authorities have issued warnings for residents and travelers to shelter in place in affected areas. Schools in Jalisco and Nayarit have been temporarily closed, and public transport services are limited as a precaution.
CBS News
Summary
The current unrest in Mexico is concentrated in western and northern states, with Jalisco, Tamaulipas, Michoacán, Guerrero, and Nuevo León being the most affected. Cities like Guadalajara, Puerto Vallarta, Chapala, and Reynosa are experiencing significant disruptions due to cartel retaliation. Residents and travelers are strongly advised to follow local security guidance and avoid non-essential travel in these regions.
The violence is largely retaliatory, following the military killing of Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes ("El Mencho") in Tapalpa, Jalisco. Attacks include:
Road blockades with burning vehicles and spike strips
Shootouts between cartel gunmen and security forces
Fires at commercial locations such as gas stations, convenience stores, and even a Costco in Puerto Vallarta
Disruptions at airports and public transportation systems
Safety Advisories
The U.S. State Department and local authorities have issued warnings for residents and travelers to shelter in place in affected areas. Schools in Jalisco and Nayarit have been temporarily closed, and public transport services are limited as a precaution.
CBS News
Summary
The current unrest in Mexico is concentrated in western and northern states, with Jalisco, Tamaulipas, Michoacán, Guerrero, and Nuevo León being the most affected. Cities like Guadalajara, Puerto Vallarta, Chapala, and Reynosa are experiencing significant disruptions due to cartel retaliation. Residents and travelers are strongly advised to follow local security guidance and avoid non-essential travel in these regions.