Foreign Office tells UK holidaymakers 'stay indoors' amid surge in violenceThe USA has told its citizens to 'shelter in place'View 2 Images A member of the Prosecutor's Office stands guard near a burning bus at one of the main avenues after it was set on fire by organised crime groupsThe Foreign Office has urged UK citizens in Mexico to remain indoors and avoid unnecessary travel amid a surge of violence following the death of a drug cartel leader. Mexico’s army said on Sunday that it had killed cartel boss Nemesio Ruben Oseguera Cervantes, known as ‘El Mencho’, in a military operation in the western state of Jalisco. ‌His death triggered unrest and hours of roadblocks, with vehicles set ablaze across the state, including in the tourist hot spots of Guadalajara and Puerto Vallarta. ‌“Authorities in Puerto Vallarta have issued a public advisory to stay indoors. If you do decide to travel, we recommend intercity road travel during daylight hours,” the official advice read.

Source: Daily Mirror February 23, 2026 12:15 UTC