Overview
- Mexican authorities, in coordination with the United States, killed CJNG leader Nemesio “El Mencho” Oseguera Cervantes on Sunday.
- Violence flared afterward, with suspected gang members burning buses and businesses and clashing with security forces in Jalisco, including Puerto Vallarta.
- Local LGBTQ outlets reported the city’s historically gay neighborhood suffered extensive damage, with multiple convenience stores and other businesses burned.
- The United States and Canada advised tourists to shelter in place, and Air Canada canceled all flights to and from Puerto Vallarta on Feb. 23.
- Canadian MP Heather McPherson urged vigilance and singled out “2SLGBTQIA+” Canadians in Puerto Vallarta, prompting widespread criticism on social media.