Spring break travel concerns fueled by recent violence in Mexico, rising measles cases in U.S.

There’s safety concerns for popular spring break destinations – both international and domestic. Earlier this week a wave of violence on Mexico’s west coast erupted after the cartel leader “El Mencho” was killed in Jalisco during a military operation. It forced hotels to lock down and flight cancellations in and out of the region. As … Read more

These Americans call Mexico home — and still feel safe despite recent cartel violence

For Americans who call Puerto Vallarta home, the violence over the weekend was an explosive reminder that they live in a country that is also home to some of the world’s most powerful drug cartels. But they’re not about to give up their place in the sun. Charity Palmatier, who lives year-round just outside the … Read more

Brother of U.S. citizen girl with rare brain tumor sent to Mexico with deported parents attends SOTU

The oldest brother of an 11-year-old U.S. citizen girl whose treatment for a rare brain tumor was interrupted when her parents were deported to Mexico is attending the State of the Union address Tuesday. The 18-year-old, who traveled from Texas to Washington, D.C., is the guest of Rep. Adriano Espaillat, D-NY. The young man will … Read more

US Tourists Trying to Flee Cartel Violence in Mexico Share Ordeal

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State Dept slammed with hundreds of calls from Americans trapped in Mexico

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The State Department has received hundreds of calls on its 24/7 crisis hotline as Americans in Mexico scramble to find ways home amid escalating chaos following the killing of a top cartel leader.  The calls have been mostly pertaining to flight cancellations and concerns about travel back … Read more

“El Mencho,” the notorious cartel leader killed in Mexico, had a violent history

He was known as “El Mencho” and was one of the most wanted men on the continent. The leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, whose full name was Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes, was killed Sunday in a military operation in western Mexico. Violent clashes broke out following the operation that led to Oseguera Cervantes’ … Read more

Abbott surges Texas troopers to border after cartel kingpin’s killing sparks violence in Mexico

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announced he is surging state troopers to the border and across the state to enhance public safety operations following a spike in cartel violence after the killing of kingpin “El Mencho” over the weekend. On Monday, Abbott, a Republican, directed the Texas Department … Read more