Foreign Office issues Mexico travel warning after drug cartel violence | The Independent

Source: The Independent | 23 February 2026

An expert on Latin America at the conflict monitoring group Acled warned of further instability.

Sandra Pellegrini said: “The killing of CJNG leader Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes marks a significant operational development for Mexican forces, but the reported immediate highway blockades and arson attacks show how quickly cartels can mobilise retaliation to demonstrate continued control.

“Past cases suggest leadership removals rarely reduce violence long term, and instead often trigger instability as factions compete for power.”

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