Today’s news from Mexico: Several vehicles and cars were burned, flight operations were affected, passport offices were closed and plumes of smoke were seen in parts of Mexico after major violence erupted in the region on Sunday. The violence spread to Jalisco and other states such as Michoacan and Guanajuato.
But why was there violence in Mexico? It all happened after the Mexican military launched a raid against the drug cartel and killed the most wanted drug lord Nemesio “El Mencho” Oseguera Cervantes on Sunday. He was the leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) – one of the most notorious gangs.
Mexico’s Secretariat of National Defense said CJNG members traded with government forces, resulting in four gang members being killed on the spot.
What is happening in Mexico right now?
As parts of Mexico continue to burn, several countries – from India to the US to Chile, Canada and Australia – have issued travel advisories and helpline numbers for their citizens.
The Prime Minister of Mexico City, Clara Brugada Molina, posted on X that the government is in permanent session and is monitoring events in coordination with the federal government.
She called for “calm and for people to seek information from official sources” as fake news continued to spread amid the violence and drug raids.
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Flights and road services are affected
The U.S. Embassy said in its advisory that while no airports were closed, road blockades affected airline operations, with some domestic and international flights canceled in both Guadalajara and Puerto Vallarta.
All taxis and rideshares are suspended in Puerto Vallarta. Some businesses have also suspended operations.
