'Burned and destroyed': Locals and tourists describe Mexico unrest
Violence has erupted across several states in Mexico after cartel leader El Mencho was killed on Sunday.
Coverage by Political Leaning
See how different sides of the spectrum reported this story
Key People
No people linked to this story
Locations
All Coverage
Violence has erupted across several states in Mexico after cartel leader El Mencho was killed on Sunday.
The U.S. Department of State advised Americans in several Mexican states to shelter in place due to ongoing security operations and criminal activity following the death of 'El Mencho'.
Widespread unrest erupted across Mexico as suspected cartel operatives set fires and blocked major roads in at least 13 states following the killing of 'El Mencho'.
Similar Stories
Related coverage based on topic and tags
Violence erupts in Mexico after drug lord El Mencho killed
The death of the most-wanted Jalisco cartel chief sparks retaliatory violence in at least a dozen states in Mexico.
February 23, 2026 at 05:30 AMThreat of further violence looms after Mexican cartel rampage
The BBC speaks to Guadalajara residents days after cartel members sought to avenge the killing of Nemesio "El Mencho" Oseguera.
February 24, 2026 at 09:04 PMMexico sends thousands of soldiers to stop violence after death of drug lord
A wave of violence has erupted across Mexico since a powerful drug cartel boss died following his capture by special forces.
February 23, 2026 at 09:12 PMMexican drug lord killing sparks revenge attacks; cars and businesses set ablaze, highways blocked - Reuters
Mexican drug lord killing sparks revenge attacks; cars and businesses set ablaze, highways blocked Reuters
February 23, 2026 at 02:05 AMBBC's Will Grant on the atmosphere in Mexico following unrest
The BBC's Will Grant describes how locals are feeling in Guadalajara, the capital of Jalisco, Mexico, after a wave of violence hit the streets.
February 24, 2026 at 06:25 AM'Fear is everywhere': BBC reports from Mexican city turned into war zone by drug cartel feud
Culiacán in northern Mexico has seen a surge in violence as rival factions of the Sinaloa cartel battle for control.
February 25, 2026 at 05:00 PM