Michael Barthel / MiBaWiFeb 22

Due to the killing of CJNG cartel leader "El Mencho" today, Jalisco state (incl. Puerto Vallarta) has active roadblocks with burning vehicles, shootouts & explosions.

US Embassy & Canadian gov't advise: shelter in place until further notice. No taxi/rideshare. Flights cancelled.

If planning travel, delay & monitor travel.state.gov or travel.gc.ca. If already there, stay indoors & follow local authorities.

Show threadJFeb 23
@MiBaWi A previous version of this post had a photo of an airplane on fire, was that real?
Show threadMichael Barthel / MiBaWi
@j Yes, it was probably AI. There were attacks on two airports in the region, but no confirmed reports of major damage.
Feb 23 at 5:52amWeb
Show threadJFeb 23

@MiBaWi Yeah, I jumped on r/Aviation to see if there was anything there, only saw smoke by some planes but no airplane on fire.

If a cartel took out a plane, I’d be really shocked.

Thanks for clarifying!