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MND Local: What’s the current situation in Guadalajara?

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The Guadalajara metropolitan area is inching back toward normal daily life Monday morning, with the violence diminished, the government promising public transportation will be restored throughout the day at a gradual rate and more flights heading out of Guadalajara International Airport than on Sunday, which saw dozens of cancelled flights. However, the state remains on code red security status, schools are closed until further notice, many businesses are closed and the flow of people throughout the ZMG is still greatly diminished as many people are staying home from work and continuing to shelter in place. With many major grocery chains and the central Mercado de Abastos remaining closed Monday morning, residents of the Seattle neighborhood wait inline to enter a small “tiendita,” or neighborhood corner store, one of the few places open. (Dawn Stoner) Sunday: Chaos and stranded residents Following the capture of Jalisco New Generation Cartel boss Nemesio “El Mencho” Osguera Cerv...
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MND Local: Business as usual in San Miguel, despite lockdown rumours

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Some San Miguel businesses closed and traffic was noticeably thinner Sunday afternoon, but otherwise, it was hard to tell that Mayor Mauricio Trejo had ordered residents to shelter in place and observe a curfew beginning at 3 p.m in the wake of nationwide unrest following the death of Nemesia Oseguera Cervantes (“El Mencho”), leader of Mexico’s feared Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) Plenty of people were driving and walking around the southern edge of town, although there were somewhat fewer than normal for a sunny and breezy weekend day. The Salida a Celaya was noticeable quieter than a normal Sunday. (Cathy Siegner) Larger venues closing their doors on Sunday were the Plaza La Lucerniaga mall and the Bodega Aurrera shopping center, plus the Guadalajara pharmacy, the Hotel Real de Minas, the Mercado Sano and the nearby Oxxo store on the Ancha de San Antonio. However, the City Market and La Comer grocery stores were open, and cars were coming and going from their respective ...
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President Sheinbaum urges calm after cartel boss’s death triggers unrest across Mexico

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President Claudia Sheinbaum urged Mexicans to remain calm and stay well-informed after a federal operation targeting Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) leader Nemesio “El Mencho” Oseguera Cervantes triggered a violent response from cartel henchmen. The federal Defense Ministry said that Oseguera died while being transported by air to Mexico City after he was wounded by federal forces during an operation on Sunday morning in the municipality of Tapalpa, Jalisco. President Sheinbaum urged calm after a military raid killed one of Mexico’s most-wanted crime lords on Sunday morning, triggering blockades by cartel operatives in multiple states. (X) Fiery narco-blockades were erected on roads and highways in Jalisco and neighboring states in response to the federal operation. Many businesses were also set on fire, including a Costco store in Puerto Vallarta , as the CJNG retaliated against the death of Oseguera, who had eluded authorities for years. It wasn’t immediately clear whether...
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State, foreign governments issue shelter-in-place warnings as narco-blockades spread after cartel leader’s death

Governments of various Mexican states as well as the United States, Canada and various other countries have issued shelter-in-place orders and other security alerts in the wake of the death of Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) leader Nemesio “El Mencho” Oseguera Cervantes in a federal law enforcement operation in Jalisco. In Jalisco, Governor Pablo Lemus issued a Code Red , advising state residents to stay inside due to ongoing security incidents. Blockades and acts of arson have reported around the state, with the most significant incidents reported in Guadalajara and Puerto Vallarta. #ANUNCIOIMPORTANTE Informa el Gobernador @PabloLemusN que continuamos en Código Rojo, reiterando la recomendación de evitar salir de sus hogares. https://t.co/w8zpi3dxZf — Gobierno de Jalisco (@GobiernoJalisco) February 22, 2026 The governor of the neighboring state of Nayarit, Miguel Ángel Navarro, issued a similar warning, calling on residents to shelter in their homes. Governors of Mich...
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Airlines suspend some Jalisco flights due to security concerns; Bus service affected across the country

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The operator of the Guadalajara International Airport said Sunday that no incidents had occurred inside the facility, despite reports of the presence of armed men. In a statement posted to X early Sunday afternoon, the Pacific Airport Group (GAP) said that the Guadalajara Airport was operating normally, just hours after the leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG), Nemesio “El Mencho” Oseguera Cervantes, was killed in a federal security operation in Jalisco . Jalisco cartel chief ‘El Mencho’ killed in Mexican Army operation GAP said there were no cancelations or impacts on flights related to events in Jalisco, where fiery narco-blockades appeared on highways and roads on Sunday morning . “The situations recorded in various areas of the state are not impacting the internal operation of the airport terminal nor safety within the facilities,” it said. “The air terminal is under the protection of the National Guard and the Ministry of National Defense,” GAP added. The a...
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Jalisco cartel chief ‘El Mencho’ killed in Mexican Army operation

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This story is developing and will be updated as we learn more. Nemesio “El Mencho” Rubén Oseguera Cervantes, founder and top leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG), was killed by federal forces Sunday morning according to high-ranking officials who confirmed the news to newspaper Milenio. Jalisco Governor Pablo Lemus shared updates on the operation on X Sunday morning. (X) The operation was led by the Army and federal forces in Jalisco, specifically in an area controlled by El Mencho. Officials have reportedly confirmed that “El Mencho” was killed at the scene, meaning he died in the confrontation. Reports of security operations started circulating this morning in the municipality of Tapalpa , a town located some 90 kilometers south of Guadalajara, the state’s capital. Residents in that area reported overflights and the presence of military convoys, which foreshadowed a large-scale deployment. Later, road blockades were reported in at least six states: Jalisco, Mich...
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Mexico’s week in review: Sheinbaum says no to the US — and yes to Canada

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As Mexico recovered from Carnival weekend — and Valentine’s Day — President Sheinbaum kicked off the third week of February with the announcement of new incentives for Mexico’s film industry. Soon after, Mexico and Canada shared plans to deepen their economic ties while Mexico rejected U.S. President Trump’s invitation to join his Board of Peace. Tariffs and trade pressure continued to be dominant themes throughout the week, which ended with a U.S. Supreme Court decision that struck down many Trump tariffs, including duties levied on Mexican exports. Through it all, Mexico continued to make progress on its many security challenges, with high-profile arrests as well as drug and fuel smuggling busts. Didn’t have time to read this week’s top stories? Here’s what you missed. Diplomacy and trade: Navigating Washington while courting Ottawa Sheinbaum launched the week with a major announcement: a new film tax incentive offering productions a 30% income tax credit on Mexico-based expendi...
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