Is it safe to travel to Mexico after the El Mencho death?

Risk is elevated around Jalisco and nearby states due to CJNG violence and security operations. Delay nonessential trips to impacted areas. If travel is essential, use daylight movements, vetted transfers, and confirmed accommodations. Recheck advisories 24 to 48 hours before each leg, and register contact details with your insurer and employer.

Are Puerto Vallarta flights operating normally now?

Airlines reported schedule changes and cancellations tied to security events. Operations can improve quickly, but ground access and roadblocks may lag. Confirm your flight status, airport transport, and hotel check-in windows before departure. Hold flexible fares, watch airline alerts, and prepare for rebooking while disruption linked to the El Mencho death eases.

How does CJNG violence affect Singapore companies?

It creates delays for trucking, airport access, and local distribution near Guadalajara and coastal corridors. Expect rerouting, driver shortages, and higher security costs. Companies should map supplier locations, set alternate routes, and hold buffer stock. Maintain staff tracking, daily check-ins, and secure transport until risk indicators show sustained improvement.

What should Singapore travelers do if stuck in Guadalajara?

Move to a secure hotel, avoid protest sites, and limit movements to daylight with vetted drivers. Contact your airline for rebooking, notify your insurer, and keep receipts for claims in SGD. Check official advisories and local alerts every few hours. Keep family and employer updated until safe departure is confirmed.

Law and Government

February 24: El Mencho Death Triggers CJNG Chaos, Travel Disruptions

ByHuzaifa Zahoor February 24, 2026February 24, 2026

El Mencho death is driving fast-moving risk across Mexico, with CJNG violence sparking roadblocks, arson, and airport disruptions around Jalisco, including Puerto Vallarta and Guadalajara. For Singapore residents and firms, this affects travel safety, cargo schedules, and insurance cover. Government alerts and airline changes can shift by the hour. We explain what happened, why it matters to Singapore travelers and operators, and the practical steps to cut exposure while Mexico authorities stabilize the situation.