Mexico Cartel Violence

Mexican security forces killed Jalisco New Generation Cartel leader Nemesio “El Mencho” Oseguera Cervantes in a Feb. 22 military operation Mexican officials say was aided by U.S. intelligence, touching off widespread CJNG retaliation — with roadblocks, burning vehicles and clashes that left dozens dead and disrupted Guadalajara, Puerto Vallarta and other areas. The U.S. Embassy and State Department issued shelter‑in‑place and travel alerts, airlines canceled flights and several cruise lines (including Norwegian, Royal Princess and Holland America’s Zuiderdam) bypassed or scrapped Puerto Vallarta calls amid the security concerns.