US says Jalisco airports secure after clashes between cartels and Mexican forces

Published February 24, 2026 9:13pm ET



The U.S. Embassy in Mexico has lifted many of its restrictions related to the violent backlash to the killing of drug cartel leader “El Mencho” as flights resume to the airports in the region.

“Flight schedules have returned to normal in Guadalajara and many airlines have extra flights planned for today, February 24, in Puerto Vallarta. Both airports are secure and amenities are available,” the embassy said in a statement.

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