Americans In Mexico Told To ‘Shelter In Place’ Amid Spike In Cartel Violence

The U. S. issued a similar alert last month following violent unrest after Mexican security forces killed one of the country’s most powerful cartel leaders, officials said.

Witnesses and tourists in Puerto Vallarta described scenes of stores being ransacked and pharmacies being burned as cartel members and other armed groups reacted to news of the operation. Some travelers reported being unable to leave the area amid heightened security and chaos.