Summary
An American traveler in Mexico found herself stranded due to violence after a cartel leader's death. She turned to Reddit for help when her Airbnb host refused to extend her stay, despite safety concerns and a regional order to stay indoors. The U.S. consulate intervened to help her find new accommodations.
Key Facts
- Violence in Mexico erupted following the death of cartel leader Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes, known as "El Mencho."
- The traveler was staying in Jalisco when a shelter-in-place order was issued.
- Her Airbnb host insisted she leave by the next morning, despite the danger outside.
- Local hotels were closed, and authorities advised against venturing outside.
- Reddit users advised her to stay put for safety, even at the risk of upsetting the host.
- The U.S. consulate eventually helped her secure a new place to stay.
