Summary
Violence erupted in Mexico after a government raid killed a top drug cartel leader, "El Mencho" of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel. This led to clashes in which 25 National Guard soldiers and 30 suspected criminals were killed. Mexican officials are working to restore calm and have removed roadblocks set up by cartels following the raid.
Key Facts
- Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum addressed public fears after the raid that killed a major drug leader.
- The raid led to violent responses from drug cartels across Mexico.
- 25 National Guard soldiers were killed in clashes following the raid.
- Security Secretary Omar Garcia Harfuch reported additional clashes and deaths in the states of Jalisco and Michoacan.
- An extra 2,500 security force members are being sent to Jalisco.
- Over 250 roadblocks set up by cartels have been cleared by the authorities.
- Flights in Puerto Vallarta were disrupted, but most airports in Mexico remain unaffected.
- The Mexican embassy denied any attacks on civilians at Guadalajara airport and said rumors of US tourists being held hostage are false.
