Canadians urged not to travel to Mexico as violence explodes in wake of cartel leader's death

Global Affairs Canada warns of shootouts, explosions as Sheinbaum calls for calm

• Global Affairs Canada has warned that criminal groups have set up roadblocks in several cities across southwestern Mexico as violence escalates.
• There is a shelter in place order in Puerto Vallarta, where Canadians are advised to keep a low profile, monitor media reports, and follow orders from local authorities.
• Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum is urging people to remain calm and says the federal and state governments are in full co-operation.
• The violence was triggered after 'El Mencho,' the leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, was killed during a clash with military special forces today.
• The federal government is 'closely monitoring' the situation, Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand said in a statement.
• Several Puerto Vallarta-bound flights from Canada have turned around mid-journey, an online flight tracker shows.