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Experts Urge Informed Planning for Spring Break in Mexico After Cartel-Related Violence
Cartels reacted violently to the killing of a drug leader, disrupting travel with arson and blockades before authorities restored order within 48 hours, officials said.
- On Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026, Mexican officials say the Mexican Army killed Nemesio Ruben Oseguera Cervantes, known as El Mencho, sparking deadly cartel retaliation across western Mexico with burning cars and smoke.
- Using arson and roadblocks, witnesses and video footage show the cartel set fires to vehicles and some buildings in Puerto Vallarta, blocking major roadways.
- Authorities reported increased security deployments, with the U.S. Embassy in Mexico saying all restrictions on staff were lifted by Feb. 25, and ports of entry are operating normally.
- Travel insurance providers and U.S. travel agents report many customer inquiries, advising travelers to buy coverage ahead and consider personal comfort due to trip disruptions.
- Officials say security operations have stabilized, but travelers are advised to stay informed and enroll in the U.S. State Department's Smart Traveler Enrollment Program, as destinations like Cancun and Cozumel remain less affected.
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Experts urge informed planning for Mexico spring break after Jalisco violence
With spring break on the horizon, travelers may be reassessing their plans to vacation in Mexico after cartel-related violence broke out last weekend in parts of the country.
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Travel experts say Iowans can travel to Mexico, but use caution
DES MOINES, Iowa -- Flights have resumed for Americans who were stranded in Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico, after drug cartel violence prompted the U.S. State Department to issue a shelter-in-place order. That order has since been lifted, and officials say public transportation and businesses are running as usual. Popular destinations on Mexico’s east coast, including [...]
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Spectrum News 13Is it safe to travel to Mexico? Agents in Florida and abroad weigh in
Violence near a popular tourist spot, Puerto Vallarta, has raised safety concerns for travelers.
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