Summary
The U.S. State Department has told Americans in Mexico to stay in place because the Mexican army killed Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes, the leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel. This order covers several areas in Mexico due to safety concerns after the event.
Key Facts
- The U.S. State Department issued a warning for Americans in Mexico to "shelter in place."
- The warning followed the Mexican army's operation that killed Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes, also known as "El Mencho."
- "El Mencho" was the leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel.
- The operation occurred in the state of Jalisco, Mexico.
- Burning vehicles were seen in Jalisco and other states, a tactic used to block military operations.
- The U.S. advisory affects specific areas in Jalisco, Tamaulipas, Michoacan, Guerrero, and Nuevo Leon.
- The alert was issued by the U.S. State Department's Consular Affairs on social media.
- The situation remains ongoing, and updates are expected.
