Mexico, Jalisco
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The killing of Mexico’s most powerful drug kingpin represents a major show of force by the country’s military.
The alert was issued on Feb. 22 following a clash between the Mexican military and the Jalisco New Generation Cartel
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Mexico news live updates: Drug lord El Mencho killed; US issues security alert amid Jalisco clashes
Mexico news LIVE updates: Amid the ongoing tensions across Jalisco, the US State Department issued a "shelter in place" alert for its citizens in parts of Mexico amid criminal activity and a tiff.
President Sheinbaum urged Mexicans to remain calm and stay informed after a federal operation targeting CJNG leader El Mencho.
Flights departing Puerto Vallarta and arriving in Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport have been cancelled on Sunday due to unrest in Jalisco, Mexico.
Puerto Vallarta’s international airport has been temporarily closed following a federal security operation in the state of Jalisco that triggered clashes, vehicle burnings and road blockages across several areas on.
Jalisco faced a wave of violence after federal forces carried out an operation in Tapalpa. Criminal groups blocked roads, burned vehicles, and caused panic in cities and tourist areas.