The US and Canada have warned tourists in Mexico about cartel violence
This was reported by The Public with reference to Business Insider.
The US State Department has advised American citizens to seek shelter and remain in their residences or hotels due to the deteriorating security situation. Canada has issued a similar warning to its citizens.
According to the American agency, the violence began in response to the murder of Nemesio "El Mencho" Ochoa Cervantes, who is considered the leader of the New Generation of Jalisco Cartel (CJNG).
In various cities in Mexico, including Puerto Vallarta, vehicles were set on fire and roads were blocked. Videos of burning cars and smoke were posted on social media and local media.
The roadblocks disrupted air traffic. Some flights to the region from the United States were forced to change their routes. Air Canada announced the suspension of flights to Puerto Vallarta on Sunday and Monday.
The US State Department noted that although airports were not closed, the roadblocks affected the operations of airlines. Some domestic and international flights were cancelled in Guadalajara and Puerto Vallarta, including flights to Mexico City, Edmonton, Houston, Minneapolis, Denver, Detroit and Toronto.
Due to the spread of violence, the US State Department updated its travel recommendations, adding other tourist destinations in Mexico, including Cancun and Tulum, to the warning.
Earlier, the US announced a reward of up to $15 million for information that could lead to the arrest or conviction of Osegera Cervantes.
