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

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Videos circulated on social media showed smoke rising over streets and vehicles on fire across the city. Some visitors said they were directed by local authorities to remain at their hotels or other secure locations as violence continued.

Mexican authorities said Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes, known as “El Mencho,” the head of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG), was killed during a military operation in Tapalpa, Jalisco, on Feb. 22.