The U.S. Department of State is advising Americans currently in a number of areas around Mexico to shelter in place after violence erupted on Sunday following the death of cartel leader Nemesio "El Mencho" Oseguera Cervantes. These areas include destinations around the province of Jalisco, such as the popular tourist destinations of Puerto Vallarta and Guadalajara.
According to the Emergency Alerts page of the U.S. Embassy & Consulates in Mexico, while airports have not been closed, roadblocks have affected airline operations, with most international flights canceled to and from both Guadalajara International Airport (GDL) and Puerto Vallarta's Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport (PVR), as well as many domestic flights. All ride-hailing services are suspended in Puerto Vallarta, and many businesses have also suspended operations.
"We had our windows open overnight and woke up [Sunday] to lots of smoke from car bombings and stores on fire," said TPG contributor Matt Moffitt, who is currently in Puerto Vallarta and sheltering in place, per instructions from the U.S. State Department. "Things were very quiet yesterday evening and still are now. Coming up to the rooftop of the Airbnb, we can see just a few people walking on the street and a couple of cars but definitely not the usual level of busy."
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