'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.
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"I have never experienced anything like this and usually felt safer here than in my hometown."
— Jerry Jones , Other
"It is quite heartbreaking to see what's going on."
— Marc-André , Influencer
Key People
Mexican cartel boss known for leading the Jalisco New Generation Cartel.
Owner of LGBT+ lifestyle magazine Out and About Puerto Vallarta and a resident of Puerto Vallarta.
Canadian content creator living in Puerto Vallarta.
Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, also known as 'El Mencho', is a notorious drug lord in Mexico.
Leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel.
California-born YouTube creator who shared his experience during the unrest.
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Violence has erupted across several states in Mexico after cartel leader El Mencho was killed on Sunday.
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'.
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'.
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