Why the Fall of ‘El Mencho’ Has Triggered 250 Roadblocks and a US Security Alert
The killing of El Mencho sparked widespread violence in Mexico as schools were cancelled in several Mexican states on Monday. (AI Generated Image)
Mexico’s most wanted cartel boss and head of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, Nemesio “El Mencho” Oseguera Cervantes was killed on Sunday in a Mexican military operation. The White House informed that the US provided intelligence support for the operation.
The killing of El Mencho sparked widespread violence in Mexico as schools were cancelled in several Mexican states on Monday and multiple local and foreign governments advised their citizens to stay inside, following the Mexican army’s killing of the powerful leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel.
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum urged for calm amid unrest in the country and the authorities announced on late Sunday that they have cleared most of the 250 cartel roadblocks across 20 states in the country.
The White House applauded the Mexican army for killing the cartel leader as Washington confirmed that it provided intelligence support to the operation.
A soldier stands guard a charred vehicle after it was set on fire, in Cointzio, Michoacán state, Mexico, following the death of the leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, Nemesio Oseguera, known as “El Mencho.” (AP Photo)
What to do if you’re stuck in affected area in Mexico?
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Avoid areas where law enforcement activities are ongoing
Avoid unnecessary movements
Seek shelter in designated areas
Be aware of the surroundings
Keep monitoring local media for regular updates
In case of emergency, call 911
Follow the directions of local authorities
Keep family and friends in loop about your location
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US urges citizens to take shelter
Though airports are operating normally, some domestic and international flights were cancelled in the western Mexican cities of Guadalajara and Puerto Vallarta, CNN reported.
The US government has urged its citizens in several Mexican states, including popular tour spots in Jalisco, Baja California and Quintana Roo to take shelter.
Passengers who arrived in Jalisco state’s capital and Mexico’s second-largest city, Guadalajara, on Sunday night were told that the city’s international airport was operating with limited personnel because of the spread of violence.
