The elimination of El Mencho, head of Mexico’s ruthless Jalisco New Generation Cartel, by elite security forces has ignited a firestorm of unrest. Protests turning violent have gripped various states, compelling India’s diplomatic mission in Mexico City to sound the alarm for approximately 10,000 Indian nationals in the country.
Through a post on X, the embassy conveyed: ‘All Indian citizens in Mexico, security ops are causing traffic jams and crime spikes. Stay put if you’re in Jalisco State (Puerto Vallarta, Chapala, Guadalajara zones), Tamaulipas (Reynosa municipalities), Michoacan, Guerrero, or Nuevo Leon until we say otherwise.’
Key directives: Evade law enforcement hotspots, stay alert to surroundings, hunker down at home, limit外出 to essentials only, and follow local media religiously. In crises, obey authorities, call 911, dodge gatherings, and ping family/friends with location and health updates via any digital means.
Reach out to the embassy at +52 55 4847 7539 for aid. Echoing the caution, the U.S. issued parallel advisories with contact lines—1-888-407-4747 from the U.S./Canada and +1 202-501-4444 from elsewhere.
Backdropped by U.S. demands for tougher cartel crackdowns amid soaring fentanyl crises, this hit has electrified global observers. Mexico, while cooperating, has drawn the line at American boots on its soil. As retaliatory violence simmers, the advisory serves as a stark reminder of the human cost in the endless drug war, with Indians urged to exercise utmost caution.