Is it safe to travel to Jalisco right now?

Safety conditions are changing. Check Swiss and Mexican advisories before booking. If travel is essential, stay in well-secured areas, use licensed transport, and avoid road travel after dark. Confirm flights 24 hours before departure, keep contacts for your airline and hotel, and ensure your insurance covers security-related disruptions.

How could CJNG violence affect airlines serving Mexico?

Expect schedule changes, tighter seat inventory, and possible crew restrictions on certain routes. Short-term costs can rise from rebookings, longer routings, and security measures. Demand to Jalisco gateways may soften until stability returns. Investors should monitor load factors, on-time performance, and policy updates to gauge operational stress and recovery momentum.

What should Swiss travelers do if their flight is cancelled?

Contact the airline’s app or hotline immediately for rebooking. Keep receipts and screenshots of notices. Depending on carrier, origin, and cause, compensation rules like EU261 or similar regimes may apply. Call your insurer to confirm benefits for delays or security events. Reconfirm hotel and ground transport after receiving your new itinerary.

Will the El Mencho death reduce violence soon?

Short term, risk can rise as groups contest control, especially in and around Jalisco. Over time, outcomes depend on enforcement pressure and local governance. Watch for fewer blockades, steady airport access, and lifted curfews. A sustained drop in incidents across transport corridors would be the clearest sign of improving stability.

Law and Government

February 24: Jalisco CJNG Violence Disrupts Flights, Hits Tourism Outlook

ByHuzaifa Zahoor February 24, 2026

Jalisco is in the spotlight after the reported El Mencho death triggered CJNG violence, road blockades, and airport disruptions. On February 24, we assess what this means for travel and tourism demand that Swiss investors track. Early reports point to cancelled flights, flex policies, and closures across parts of western Mexico. For Switzerland, the risks span airline schedules, tour bookings, insurance claims, and MXN-CHF translation effects on revenues. We outline the signals to watch and practical steps to protect portfolios and trips.