Mexican drug lord Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, 59, died in a shootout with authorities on Feb. 22, leaving an estimated 62 people dead in the bloody takedown. Thirty-four alleged drug cartel members were killed along with 25 national guardsmen. Nicknamed El Mencho, Oseguera Cervantes was cornered in Tapalpa, Jalisco, where Mexican special forces confronted him. Cartel members fought back with rocket launchers but ultimately were subdued by authorities. The violence has prompted US airlines and international cruise ships to alter their plans and routes until the situation in Mexico settles down.
United, American, Alaska, and Delta flights to tourist destinations in Guadalajara and Puerto Vallarta were canceled. Meanwhile, Holland America and two Princess Cruise ships abandoned sailings to some ports in Mexico, saying the situation was too dangerous for their passengers. Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said she hopes to open Puerto Vallarta to tourists again today (Feb. 24).
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