Kansas City columnist temporarily stuck in Mexico after cartel leader’s death sparks violence

from Up To Date · host Steve Kraske

After the Mexican military killed cartel leader El Mencho, chaos in Puerto Vallarta upended travel plans for Kansas City Star columnist Vahe Gregorian and his wife. Though shaken up by the resulting violence, the couple says they have not felt in immediate danger as they work to find a way back home.

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