Live updates: Mexico cartel leader ‘El Mencho’ killed, US tourists stuck in Puerto Vallarta
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Key Points:
- Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum addressed the nation amid widespread unrest following the death of cartel leader Nemesio “El Mencho” Oseguera Cervantes during a military operation in Jalisco state.
- The killing triggered violent reprisals across 20 Mexican states, including fires, road blockades, and clashes with security forces, notably affecting cities like Puerto Vallarta, Guadalajara, and Chapala.
- The US Embassy urged American citizens in affected areas to shelter in place due to ongoing security threats and suspended flights to Puerto Vallarta, while several countries issued travel warnings.
- The death of El Mencho has created a leadership vacuum within the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, raising concerns of a violent succession struggle among top commanders or potential internal negotiations
