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Jalisco Resumes Normalcy After Cartel Leader's Death

2/26/2026

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  • After Jalisco New Generation Cartel leader El Mencho's death, violence prompted a temporary stay-at-home alert in Jalisco that Governor Pablo Lemus later lifted.
  • Lemus announced that normal activities resumed, including school and business operations.
  • Puerto Vallarta hotel occupancy stood at 94%, and residents returned to normal life, though some remained cautious at night.
  • The World Cup in Guadalajara raises safety concerns, but many believe Mexico's resilience will endure.