CHARLOTTE — Violence in Mexico grows following the government operation that killed cartel kingpin El Mencho, which turned the streets of some towns into what looked like war zones.
This is happening as some families plan spring break trips to tourist hotspots, including Cancun and Cozumel.
The U.S. Embassy in Mexico had warned U.S. citizens near Puerto Vallarta to shelter in place. On Tuesday, U.S. citizens were no longer urged to shelter in place.
Public transportation and businesses continue to return to normal operations, the U.S. Embassy said Tuesday.
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There are no reports of road closures directed by local authorities, though some roads are not yet fully reopened.
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The U.S. Embassy said all airports in Mexico are open. Most are operating normally. Flight schedules have returned to normal in Guadalajara.
The U.S. Department of State’s latest travel advisory is at Level 2: Exercise increased caution in Mexico due to terrorism, crime, and kidnapping.
At 5 p.m. on Channel 9, hear from a travel adviser about what you should do if you plan to go to Mexico for vacation.
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