'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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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'.
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