The Daily Populous Monday February 23rd, 2026 morning edition
Authored by tmz.com and submitted by BlatantConservative

The notorious Jalisco New Generation Cartel reportedly began a ruthless attack on Puerto Vallarta, Mexico over the weekend following the killing of the crime organization's leader.

Drug kingpin Nemesio "El Mencho" Oseguera Cervantes was reportedly slain by army forces Sunday which unleashed a retaliatory strike, obliterating part of the popular resort town of Puerto Vallarta with assaults also being launched at Guadalajara International Airport and the state of Veracruz, according to local outlets.

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Devastating images shared online showed buses, churches, and entire blocks engulfed in flames. The US State Department even advised American tourists to shelter in place, according to The Post.

Multiple fires were visible near a Costco store in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, during ongoing security operations in the area.

Jalisco Governor Pablo Lemus Navarro said on X, “Federal forces carried out an operation in Tapalpa a few hours ago, which has led to clashes in the area."

He continued... "Also as a result of said operation, in various points of that region and in other parts of Jalisco, individuals have burned and blocked vehicles with the aim of hindering the actions of the authorities.”

jermcnama on February 22nd, 2026 at 22:09 UTC »

Canadian currently locked down a Guadalajara until we hear it’s safe to be outside. The cartel issued a warning for everyone to stay off the streets after 2 PM.

CourtClarkMusic on February 22nd, 2026 at 21:07 UTC »

I’ve lived in Guadalajara for years, we are also “under siege,” as are several other states in the region. We are currently under a statewide lockdown order, and all businesses and schools are required to close until the violence passes.

Cartel retaliation like this is heavily unprecedented.

Thomase1984 on February 22nd, 2026 at 20:54 UTC »

My fingers crossed for everyone. My elderly father decided this was the time to visit Mexico earlier this month. Stuck in Puerto Vallarta.