Americans Told to Shelter in Place Across Mexico After El Mencho’s Death Sparks Widespread Cartel Violence

As violence erupted across the region, the U.S. Embassy and Consulates in Mexico issued a security alert, warning, “Due to ongoing security operations and related road blockages and criminal activity, U.S. citizens in the named locations should shelter in place until further notice.” The confirmation of El Mencho’s death triggered a wave of cartel violence across western Mexico, forcing flight cancellations, diversions, and highway shutdowns as CJNG gunmen torched vehicles and blocked major travel corridors, Breitbart Texas reported. The confirmation of El Mencho’s death marks one of the most significant blows ever dealt to CJNG, but the cartel’s rapid and violent response underscores the group’s continued reach and capacity for destabilization.

Author: Bob Price

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