The U.S. said operations and travel in some popular vacation spots in Mexico has “returned to normal” after unrest and widespread violence following the Mexican Army’s killing of Jalisco Cartel boss “El Mencho” Sunday.
The update, from the U.S. Embassy, was issued Monday night following a security alert urging U.S. citizens in some parts of Mexico to shelter in place.
“While incidents were reported yesterday, February 22, the situation has returned to normal in the following areas:” the embassy said” Baja California (including Tijuana, Tecate, and Ensenada), Quintana Roo State (including Cancun, Cozumel, Playa del Carmen, and Tulum), Colima, Guanajuato, Estado de Mexico, Nuevo Leon, Oaxaca, Puebla, Queretaro, San Luis Potosi, Sinaloa, Tamaulipas, Veracruz, and Zacatecas.”
Road blockages in Jalisco State (including Puerto Vallarta, Chapala and Guadalajara) and Nayarit State (including the Nuevo Nayarit/Nuevo Vallarta area near Puerta Vallarta) remain, officials said.
“U.S. government staff in Guadalajara (Jalisco), Puerto Vallarta (Jalisco/Nayarit), and Ciudad Guzman (Jalisco) are sheltering in place until all blockades are cleared, and we urge U.S. citizens to do the same,” the embassy said.”
The embassy also said all Mexico airports are open, and that most are operating normally.
“If you are traveling via any airport other than Guadalajara or Puerto Vallarta, we have received no indication of any security-related flight disruptions,” officials said. “Check with your airline to confirm your flight status and schedule.”
NBC 5 Responds spoke with a North Shore travel agent who says about a dozen of her clients are impacted by the situation. But she reminds us this unrest in Mexico is only impacting certain areas.
“What I have heard from partners on the ground is that is this situation is quite regionalized right now. So everything is fully operational in Cabo. Everything is fully operational and Mexico City as well as Riviera Maya. So right now, those places are in good shape,” Kelly Smith said.
Some travel insurance policies do not cover civil unrest, government alerts, or safety related cancellations, so read through all of the terms and conditions of your policy to see what’s covered.
It’s important to note: this is a developing situation and airlines may continue to alter their policies based on what is happening on the ground. As your spring break travel date approaches, it’s best to check directly with your airline and hotel or resort to discuss your options if you do not feel safe traveling.
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