Live Updates: Violence Flares in Mexico After Killing of Cartel Boss

President Claudia Sheinbaum was addressing the unrest incited after the death of “El Mencho,” the longtime head of a powerful cartel. The mayhem has stranded travelers and forced airlines to cancel flights.

By The New York Times

Mexico says at least 25 soldiers killed in separate attacks after killing of drug lord 'El Mencho.' Follow live

Cartel members have gone on violent rampages after the army announced killing Mexico's most-wanted drug lord. At least 25 National Guard troops were killed in clashes. DW has the latest.

Pregnant tourist in second trimester trapped in Mexico after cartel violence grounds flights

Meghan Mahoney, who has been on vacation in the coastal resort town of Puerto Vallarta, is among thousands who have no idea when they’ll be able to leave, and says the situation is “scary”

By Craig Hoyle

I live between New York and Puerto Vallarta. There are burned-out cars in my neighborhood — but I won't leave.

Steven Polito splits his time between New York and Puerto Vallarta. Courtesy of Steven Polito Steven Polito is from New York and spends five to six months of the year in Puerto Vallarta. Violence broke out in the city among other locations in Mexico, after a cartel leader was killed. Polito said he wants to stay in Puerto Vallarta to support his community. This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Steven Polito, 49, a drag performer from New York with the stage name Hedda Lettuc...