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Yo Yo Honey Singh Says He Is Safe in Mexico, Flying Home After Cartel Unrest

Officials report reprisals with travel shutdowns after the raid that killed CJNG leader 'El Mencho'.

Overview

  • The rapper posted a photo beside a chartered plane on Instagram, telling fans he is safe and heading back home.
  • Mexican forces killed Nemesio “El Mencho” Oseguera Cervantes in a raid that U.S. officials said was aided by American intelligence.
  • Mexico’s defense secretary said eight cartel members were killed during the operation targeting the Jalisco New Generation Cartel.
  • Authorities reported roughly 85 roadblocks and dozens of attacks, with more than 25 security personnel and one civilian killed, over 30 suspected cartel members killed, and about 70 detained.
  • Airlines suspended flights to Puerto Vallarta and Guadalajara as the U.S. State Department fielded hundreds of calls from stranded Americans and activated a 24/7 crisis hotline.