The dejection of Nemesio “El Mencho” Osegueraleader of Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG), not only unleashed blockades, fires and flight cancellations in several entities in the country. It also activated a cascade of travel alerts from embassies of Europe, Asia y Latin Americawhich recommend their citizens avoid non-essential transfers in Mexico or postpone their visits.
In addition to the notices already issued by USA y Canadagovernments like those of United Kingdom, France, Germany, Russia, India, Argentina y Ukraine They called for caution in the face of the wave of violence linked to the federal operation in Tapalpa, Jaliscowhere “El Mencho” was dejected.
The common denominator is the call to take refuge at home or hotel, stay informed by official sources and follow the instructions of local authorities.
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Nations issue security alerts after ‘El Mencho’ falls
The United Kingdom updated its safety sheet for Mexico and included a map of states where it advises against traveling except in essential cases, such as Baja California, Chihuahua, Sinaloa, Tamaulipas, Zacatecas, Michoacán, Guerrero, Colima, Chiapas, Guanajuato and areas of Jalisco. It warns that if a tourist ignores this recommendation, their travel insurance could be invalidated.
#Mexico Travel Advice update
New information on security incidents across the state of Jalisco, including in Guadalajara and Puerto Vallarta.https://t.co/9skJHksfTG
— UK in Mexico
(@UKinMexico) February 22, 2026
France asked its nationals in Jalisco to remain confined for the duration of the operations and frequently report their location, in addition to taking extreme precautions in Michoacán, Guanajuato, Nayarit, Colima, Aguascalientes and Tamaulipas. Germany spoke of riots, roadblocks and arson “in various parts of the country” and insisted on not trying to flee from roadblocks.
Please note our updated travel and safety advice
Link: https://t.co/BxpvVDnq7t pic.twitter.com/Qg0hIDQyly
— German Embassy in Mexico (@AlemaniaMexi) February 22, 2026
Russia requested to postpone trips to Jalisco and avoid crowds; Argentina recommended evaluating whether it is really essential to travel to that state and, if not, reschedule; Ukraine stressed to remain calm and not spread unverified versions. India, for its part, asked its citizens in Jalisco, Tamaulipas, Michoacán, Guerrero and Nuevo León to take refuge where they are and limit their movements to a minimum.
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The warnings agree that the riots and blockades impact routes to airports such as Guadalajara and Puerto Vallarta and may interrupt air operations. They also remember that the emergency number 911 continues to be the main channel for help in Mexican territory.
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