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Puerto Vallerta Airport Closure Update: What to Know as Violence Grips Jalisco and Guadalajara in Mexico

February 24, 2026

The recent killing of Jalisco New Generation Cartel leader Nemesio 'El Mencho' Oseguera Cervantes during a military operation has triggered violent unrest across western Mexico, particularly affecting travel in tourist areas like Puerto Vallarta and Guadalajara. While some airports faced significant cancellations and operational disruptions, Cancún International Airport has remained open despite the escalating violence.

Puerto Vallerta Airport Closure Update: What to Know as Violence Grips Jalisco and Guadalajara in Mexico

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Key Highlights

El Mencho was killed on February 22 during a military operation supported by U. S. intelligence.
Violence erupted in Jalisco, with organized crime groups igniting buses and blocking roads.
Cancún International Airport continues to operate amid the unrest in western states.
Los Cabos is geographically separate from the violence affecting other tourist areas.

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Puerto Vallerta Airport Closure Update: What to Know as Violence Grips Jalisco and Guadalajara in Mexico

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