903 MEXICO GOES CODE RED!

24 Feb 2026The Mexican government has declared a code red due to escalating cartel activity, particularly in tourist areas. The situation is dangerous, and travel to Mexico is not advised. The Mexican military is actively engaged in operations against the cartels, with increased surveillance and reconnaissance flights in the region.The Mexican military is conducting operations in the Yucatan Peninsula, a region highlighted as a “do not travel” zone due to cartel activity. The CJNG cartel, responsible for recent violence in Porttoarda, has a significant presence in the United States, operating a distribution network across the country. Their activities include fentanyl and meth trafficking, human smuggling, and money laundering, with supply chains extending from Asia to South America and Europe.The killing of a powerful Mexican cartel leader, El Mencho, has led to ongoing retaliatory attacks by the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (Jalisco New Generation Cartel). The violence, which includes road blockages and attacks on transportation, has resulted in over 70 deaths and significant damage to infrastructure. The situation poses a threat to tourism and raises concerns about potential spillover violence into the United States.