Stranded tourists told to stay in shelter as El Mencho killing sparks wave of violence

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People fly Mexico airdrome during unrest aft supplier trafficking cartel leader killed

The sidesplitting of notorious cartel leader Nemesio Ruben Oseguera Cervantes, known arsenic "El Mencho," successful Mexico's occidental authorities of Jalisco connected Sunday, triggered wide violence.
Tourists successful areas for illustration Puerto Vallarta were near stranded and advised to shelter successful spot amidst reports of burning cars and a "war zone" atmosphere.
Major airlines, including Air Canada and United Airlines, suspended flights to nan region, while schools cancelled classes and respective shot matches were postponed for safety.
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum reassured nan nationalist that bid had been restored and nan state was "at peace, is calm."
Defence Secretary General Ricardo Trevilla Trejo confirmed that 8 cartel members were killed alongside El Mencho and 2,500 further troops were deployed to bolster subject presence.

Tourists told to shelter successful spot aft sidesplitting of cartel supplier lord El Mencho sparks violence

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