launched coordinated attacks across several states, including Jalisco, Colima, Michoacán, Nayarit, Guanajuato, and Tamaulipas. Armed groups set vehicles on fire, blocked highways, and created widespread panic. In Guadalajara, a major World Cup host city, streets were deserted as residents stayed indoors. Authorities suspended public transportation, and schools were closed in several regions. Videos circulating online showed travelers running inside Guadalajara airport, while smoke was seen rising over the tourist destination of Puerto Vallarta. President Claudia Sheinbaum praised the military operation and urged citizens to remain calm, stating that federal and state authorities were working in full coordination. Flights Cancelled, Travel Warnings Issued The security situation prompted international travel warnings. The United States and Canada advised their citizens in affected areas to remain in safe locations. Several airlines, including Air Canada, United Airlines, and American Airlines, cancelled flights to Puerto Vallarta and Guadalajara due to the ongoing unrest. A Major Blow to a Powerful Cartel Oseguera, 59, was considered one of the most powerful drug traffickers in Mexico and a key figure in the global narcotics trade, particularly fentanyl, methamphetamine, cocaine, and heroin. Mexican authorities said the operation, conducted with intelligence support from the United States, resulted in the deaths of several cartel members, multiple arrests, and the seizure of heavy weapons and armored vehicles. Three soldiers were also wounded. Risk of Power Struggle and Further Violence Security analysts warn that El Mencho’s death could trigger internal conflicts within CJNG, as there is no clear successor. Similar power struggles in the past have led to prolonged violence between rival factions. With Mexico preparing to host matches for the upcoming FIFA World Cup, officials now face pressure to quickly stabilize the security situation. Experts emphasize that dismantling cartel leadership alone may not be enough, warning that authorities must also target the group’s financial networks, logistics, and armed infrastructure to prevent further escalation.