US Edition'Eerily Quiet': US Travelers in Mexico Describe Aftermath From Powerful Cartel Leader's Killing
El Mencho's killing by the Mexican army sparked violent reprisals that stranded tourists and blocked roads; multiple airlines suspended flights, officials warned residents to shelter in place.
- On Sunday, the Mexican army killed Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes, 'El Mencho', dealing a major blow to the Jalisco New Generation Cartel and causing nationwide chaos.
- Violent clashes followed the operation, with burned-out buses and road blockages, helicopters over Puerto Vallarta, and dark plumes of smoke along Mexico's western coast on Sunday.
- Several international airlines canceled flights into Puerto Vallarta and Guadalajara, temporarily stranding tourists as the U.S. State Department issued shelter-in-place warnings and ride-hailing, taxis, and buses became unavailable.
- Dr. Emilio Kouri said El Mencho's death could shake up the CJNG and U.S.-Mexico relations; `This is something that is already being warmly welcomed by the U.S. government`, Kouri said.
- ABC News reported no U.S. troops were on the ground while U.S. forces provided intelligence support, and CNN verified footage showed smoke and panic at major airports on Sunday.
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