Americans Told To Shelter In Place Due To Violence After Gang Leader Killed

(2-22-26) The US Embassy in Mexico tells Americans to shelter in place due to multiple explosions and reports of widespread gunfire.

🚨 BREAKING: It's getting WORSE in Mexico. The rioters are now fighting the police and police are KICKING a rioter who fell to the ground.

This is insane.

These people came out because they're fed up with "Narco-President" Sheinbaum.pic.twitter.com/xtyXEC029d

— Eric Daugherty (@EricLDaugh) November 15, 2025

The US Embassy specifically references the following locations: Jalisco State (including Puerto Vallarta, Chapala, and Guadalajara), Tamaulipas State (including Reynosa and other municipalities), areas of Michoacán State, Guerrero State, and Nuevo León State.

🚨 BREAKING: Sen. Bernie Moreno is calling on Mexico to request U.S. military assistance to dismantle the cartels as violence erupts in multiple regions.

After the killing of a cartel leader, retaliatory attacks are targeting civilians and public spaces.

This is organized… pic.twitter.com/4TEXYMTrnk

— Brian Allen (@allenanalysis) February 22, 2026

The Mexican army killed the leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes, “El Mencho, ” on Sunday, decapitating what had become Mexico’s most powerful cartel.

Oseguera Cervantes was wounded in an operation to capture him Sunday in Tapalpa, Jalisco about two hours drive southwest of Guadalajara Sunday and died while being flown to Mexico City, the Defense Department said in a statement. The state is the base of the cartel known for trafficking huge quantities of fentanyl and other drugs to the United States.

The Mexican government has to make the right decision for its people and seek US military back up to end the threat of narco terrorists before it’s too late. The drug cartels are a clear and present danger to the US and must be exterminated. https://t.co/tyhevbHCmY

— Bernie Moreno (@berniemoreno) February 22, 2026

During the operation, troops came under fire and killed four people at the location. Three more people, including Oseguera Cervantes, were wounded and later died, the statement said. Two others were arrested and armored vehicles, rocket launchers and other arms were seized. Three members of the armed forces were wounded and receiving medical treatment.

FEBRUARY 22, 2026

Locations: Jalisco State (including Puerto Vallarta, Chapala, and Guadalajara), Tamaulipas State (including Reynosa and other municipalities), areas of Michoacan State, Guerrero State, and Nuevo Leon State

Event: Due to ongoing security operations and related road blockages and criminal activity, U.S. citizens in the named locations should shelter in place until further notice.

Actions to Take:

• Avoid areas around law enforcement activity.
• Be aware of your surroundings.
• Seek shelter and minimize unnecessary movements
• Monitor local media for updates.
• Follow the directions of local authorities and in case of emergency, call 911.
• Avoid crowds.
• Keep family and friends advised of your location and well-being via phone, text, and social media.