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Watch: BBC on streets of Mexican city gripped by deadly cartel violence
BBC international correspondent Quentin Sommerville travelled to Culiacán in northern Sinaloa state following an explosion in violence.
February 25, 2026Mexico approves bill cutting workweek to 40 hours by 2030 - Reuters
Mexico approves bill cutting workweek to 40 hours by 2030 Reuters
February 25, 2026BBC sees damage in Puerto Vallarta after Mexican cartel violence
BBC's Will Grant visits Puerto Vallarta, a popular coastal resort town, to see the damage.
February 25, 2026Threat 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, 2026Fifa 'closely monitoring' Mexico cartel violence before World Cup
BBC Sport explores the unfolding security situation in Mexico, as Fifa says it is "closely monitoring" developments before this summer's World Cup.
February 24, 2026Mexico president says there are 'all guarantees' for 2026 World Cup - Reuters
Mexico president says there are 'all guarantees' for 2026 World Cup Reuters
February 24, 2026Mexico hunts 23 inmates sprung from jail during wave of violence
The prisoners escaped from a jail in Puerto Vallarta after armed men rammed one of the gates.
February 24, 2026Cruise operators alter Mexico routes amid cartel unrest - Reuters
Cruise operators alter Mexico routes amid cartel unrest Reuters
February 24, 2026Air Canada to resume flights to Mexico's Puerto Vallarta from Tuesday - Reuters
Air Canada to resume flights to Mexico's Puerto Vallarta from Tuesday Reuters
February 24, 2026'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.
February 23, 2026Mexico 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, 2026Unprecedented military raid is risky gamble for Mexico's Sheinbaum - Reuters
Unprecedented military raid is risky gamble for Mexico's Sheinbaum Reuters
February 23, 2026Key events in Mexican operation to capture cartel leader 'El Mencho' - Reuters
Key events in Mexican operation to capture cartel leader 'El Mencho' Reuters
February 23, 2026Violence 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, 2026Mexican cartel boss 'El Mencho' killed in military raid - Reuters
Mexican cartel boss 'El Mencho' killed in military raid Reuters
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Watch: BBC on streets of Mexican city gripped by deadly cartel violence
Warning: This video contains graphic imagery of the victims of stabbings and shootings, as well as images of those killed in street violence One of the most powerful and feared criminal organisations
Mexico's lower house approves bill cutting workweek to 40 hours by 2030
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BBC sees damage in Puerto Vallarta after Mexican cartel violence
The evidence of Sunday's terrifying cartel rampage is still visible across parts of Mexico. The BBC's Will Grant visits Puerto Vallarta, a popular coastal resort town in Jalisco state, to see the lin
Jalisco New Generation Cartel Free 23 Inmates in Mexico
Mexican police are searching for 23 inmates who escaped from a prison in Puerto Vallarta after attacks by the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) on Sunday, the BBC reported. Authorities said the car
Mexico assures safety guarantees for 2026 World Cup despite cartel unrest
By REUTERS REUTERS Thank you for reading businessdailyafrica.com Show plans Mexico City. Mexico president Claudia Sheinbaum has said there are “all the guarantees” for security ahe
Threat of further violence looms after Mexican cartel rampage
Driving into Mexico's western city of Guadalajara, the evidence of Sunday's terrifying cartel rampage is still visible. The charred debris of burnt cars sits on roadsides and there are scorched patch
Fifa 'closely monitoring' Mexico cartel violence before World Cup
The violence which erupted in Mexico on Sunday is among the worst the country has known in years Fifa says it is "closely monitoring" the eruption in cartel violence occurring in Mexico, which is set
Cruise Line Cancels Visit to Puerto Vallarta Following Violent Unrest in Region
Just one cruise ship was scheduled to make a stop in the popular Mexican resort town of Puerto Vallarta tomorrow. But that planned visit by Holland America has been canceled due to the unrest the reg
Norwegian Bliss, Seattle-based summer cruise ship, cancels Mexico stop after cartel leader killed
This story was originally posted on MyNorthwest.com The Norwegian Bliss, the massive cruise ship that calls Seattle home every summer for Alaska cruises, has canceled its stop in Puerto Vallarta this
Mexico hunts 23 inmates sprung from jail during wave of violence
Police in Mexico are searching a number of inmates sprung from a prison in Puerto Vallarta during a wave of attacks launched by the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) on Sunday. Puerto Vallarta, a
Air Canada Halts Puerto Vallarta Flights Amid Security Fears
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YVR says all flights to and from Puerto Vallarta are cancelled; Canada upgrades travel advisory
By Emma Crawford Posted February 22, 2026 12:11 pm. Last Updated February 22, 2026 3:01 pm. Vancouver International Airport says all flights between YVR and Puerto Vallarta have been cancelled Sund
Key events in Mexican operation to capture cartel leader 'El Mencho'
Sign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inbox Published Feb 24, 2026, 03:11 AM Updated Feb 24, 2026, 03:11 AM MEXICO CITY, Feb 23 - Mexico's most-wanted cartel leader Nemesio Oseguera,
Mexico violence sees dozens of military troops, criminals dead after cartel leader 'El Mencho' killed
close Video Mexican drug lord 'El Mencho' killed, Americans warned of escalating cartel violence Former Acting DEA Administrator Derek Maltz discusses the death of notorious Mexican drug lord 'E
Mexico News Updates: US Issues New Guidance as Violence Persists
Mexico has been plunged into widespread unrest after the army killed Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes, known as El Mencho, the powerful leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG). His death tr
Unprecedented military raid is risky gamble for Mexico's Sheinbaum
By Laura Gottesdiener and Emily Green MEXICO CITY, Feb 23 (Reuters) - The Mexican military raid that killed the country's most wanted cartel leader on Sunday was President Claudia Sheinbaum's biggest
‘El Mencho’ killing sparks ‘overwhelming fear’ as violence erupts in Mexico
As news of El Mencho’s killing spread, a wave of violence swept across the country. And some fear worse could follow. Mexico's most powerful drug boss ‘El Mencho’ killed, sparking cartel violence nat
Violence erupts after Mexican security forces kill drug cartel boss ‘El Mencho’
Death of Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, one of world’s most wanted drug traffickers, sets off wave of disorder across several Mexican states Who was El Mencho, the former police officer who co-founded a