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Anand says there are more than 26,000 Canadians in Mexico
Following the killing of a major cartel leader, more than 8,000 Canadians registered with Global Affairs Canada in 24 hours amid rising violence in multiple Mexican regions.
- On Monday, Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand said Canada is closely monitoring a `serious and rapidly evolving` security situation in Jalisco, while 26,305 Canadians have registered with Global Affairs Canada, which remains ready to assist.
- The Mexican army killed Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes , leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel , near Puerto Vallarta, triggering retaliatory blockades and fires across multiple states.
- Mexico's security minister Omar Garcia Harfuch reported 25 National Guard troops and about 30 criminal suspects killed in Jalisco, with four suspects slain in Michoacán; Global Affairs Canada consular line logged 440 calls including injuries and financial aid requests.
- On Monday, Feb. 22, 2026, Air Canada, WestJet and Porter suspended flights, and Puerto Vallarta airport was closed, with Anand saying the government is not considering repatriation flights and had no prior notice.
- Anita Anand said her Mexican counterpart indicated the situation should stabilize in the coming days, Global Affairs Canada updated its travel advisory urging caution, and she defended GAC after resolving registration `kinks`.
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Over 26,000 Canadians registered in Mexico amid volatile situation: Foreign minister
'Canada's emergency watch and Response Center has received 440 calls from Canadians who are seeking information about flights and travel advisories,' says Anita Anand - Anadolu Ajansı
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Canada deploys consular staff to help 26,000 Canadians in Mexico, amid violence
OTTAWA — As parts of Mexico continue urging tourists and locals to shelter in place, there are more than 26,000 Canadians in the country who have registered with Ottawa.
Mexico hopes violence will calm in coming days, says Anand while urging caution
Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand said her Mexican counterpart believes the violence that's erupted in parts of Mexico, including the popular tourist destination of Puerto Vallarta, will calm in the coming days.
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