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Flight Disruptions Snarl Cancún and Mexico City as Mexico Reports Killing of 'El Mencho'

A U.S. shelter-in-place alert followed Mexico's report that troops killed CJNG leader 'El Mencho'.

Overview

  • Operations continued but the two airports logged a combined 62 delays and 29 cancellations, leaving hundreds of travelers stranded.
  • Cancún recorded 40 delays and 23 cancellations, while Mexico City reported 22 delays and six cancellations, according to airport records.
  • Puerto Vallarta suspended all international flights and most domestic service as authorities and airlines adjusted operations.
  • Airlines reported cascading schedule changes, with Aeroméxico posting three cancellations and 10 delays and American, Volaris, Avianca and Delta also reporting disruptions.
  • Mexico's Defense Department said troops came under fire in Tapalpa, killed four people on site, seized armored vehicles and rocket launchers, and reported three soldiers injured.