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Mexico: Drivers Form Long Lines at Puerto Vallarta Gas Stations After Cartel Violence

Drivers formed long lines at the few operational gas stations in Puerto Vallarta on Tuesday, February 24, as they scrambled for fuel following a wave of cartel violence. The unrest, sparked by the reported death of cartel leader "El Mencho," saw over 200 vehicles burned and essential infrastructure torched, leaving transportation in the region paralyzed.

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Mexico: Resort City Puerto Vallarta Rocked by Violence After Cartel Leader Death 5

Puerto Vallarta woke Sunday, February 22 to scenes of smoke, fires and road blockades after armed groups burned at least eight vehicles and scattered tire spikes across the city and nearby municipalities in Jalisco state. The violence, which prompted a “Code Red” alert and shelter-in-place calls from authorities, was reportedly triggered by a federal operation in Tapalpa and unconfirmed reports of the killing of alleged CJNG leader Nemesio “El Mencho” Oseguera Cervantes.

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Mexico: Resort City Puerto Vallarta Rocked by Violence After Cartel Leader Death 4

Puerto Vallarta woke Sunday, February 22 to scenes of smoke, fires and road blockades after armed groups burned at least eight vehicles and scattered tire spikes across the city and nearby municipalities in Jalisco state. The violence, which prompted a “Code Red” alert and shelter-in-place calls from authorities, was reportedly triggered by a federal operation in Tapalpa and unconfirmed reports of the killing of alleged CJNG leader Nemesio “El Mencho” Oseguera Cervantes. This video shows the Mexican Navy ship coming into Puerto Vallarta on Monday afternoon.

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Mexico: Panic at Guadalajara International Airport After Death of Cartel Leader “El Mencho”

Panic broke out at Guadalajara International Airport after the reported death of cartel leader Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes triggered violence across parts of western Mexico. The unrest followed the killing of Oseguera Cervantes — known as “El Mencho,” founder of the Jalisco New Generation Cartels — during a military operation in Tapalpa, Jalisco. Authorities said troops came under fire and returned fire, killing four cartel operatives. As tensions spread, flights were disrupted across the region. Nearly half of departures and arrivals at Guadalajara were delayed or canceled, leaving hundreds stranded.

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Mexico: Resort City Puerto Vallarta Rocked by Violence After Alleged Cartel Leader Death 2

Puerto Vallarta woke Sunday, February 22 to scenes of smoke, fires and road blockades after armed groups burned at least eight vehicles and scattered tire spikes across the city and nearby municipalities in Jalisco state. The violence, which prompted a “Code Red” alert and shelter-in-place calls from authorities, was reportedly triggered by a federal operation in Tapalpa and unconfirmed reports of the killing of alleged CJNG leader Nemesio “El Mencho” Oseguera Cervantes.

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Mexico: Resort City Puerto Vallarta Rocked by Violence After Alleged Cartel Leader Death

Puerto Vallarta woke Sunday, February 22 to scenes of smoke, fires and road blockades after armed groups burned at least eight vehicles and scattered tire spikes across the city and nearby municipalities in Jalisco state. The violence, which prompted a “Code Red” alert and shelter-in-place calls from authorities, was reportedly triggered by a federal operation in Tapalpa and unconfirmed reports of the killing of alleged CJNG leader Nemesio “El Mencho” Oseguera Cervantes.

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G-20 trade ministers meet

PUERTO VALLARTA, Mexico - Trade ministers from the Group of 20 industrialized and emerging economies wrap up their first meeting on April 20, 2012, in Puerto Vallarta, western Mexico.

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Triumphant Maruyama returns home

NARITA, Japan - Shigeki Maruyama, who bagged Japan's first World Cup victory in 45 years with Toshimitsu Izawa, in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico on Dec. 15, is all smiles at a news conference he gave on arriving at Narita airport on Dec. 18.

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Triumphant Izawa returns home

NARITA, Japan - Toshimitsu Izawa, who sealed Japan's first World Cup victory in 45 years with Shigeki Maruyama in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico on Dec. 15, beams at a news conference on returning to Narita airport on Dec. 17.

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APEC trade ministers vow to reject protectionism

PUERTO VALLARTA, Mexico - Trade ministers from 21 economies of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum (APEC) meet the press in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, on May 30 after the end of their two-day meeting.

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APEC trade ministers vow to reject protectionism

PUERTO VALLARTA, Mexico - Trade ministers from 21 economies of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum (APEC) meet the press in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, on May 30 after the end of their two-day meeting.

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Triumphant Izawa returns home

NARITA, Japan - Toshimitsu Izawa, who sealed Japan's first World Cup victory in 45 years with Shigeki Maruyama in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico on Dec. 15, beams at a news conference on returning to Narita airport on Dec. 17. (Kyodo)

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Puerto Vallarta Squeeze (2004)

Harvey Keitel Characters: Walter McGrane Film: Puerto Vallarta Squeeze; (2004) Director: Arthur Allan Seidelman 21 February 2004 Date: 21 February 2004

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Puerto Vallarta Squeeze (2004)

Harvey Keitel Characters: Walter McGrane Film: Puerto Vallarta Squeeze; (2004) Director: Arthur Allan Seidelman 21 February 2004 Date: 21 February 2004

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Puerto Vallarta Squeeze (2004)

Harvey Keitel, Scott Glenn & Giovanna Zacarias Poster Characters: Walter McGrane,Clayton Price & Film: Puerto Vallarta Squeeze; (2004) Director: Arthur Allan Seidelman 21 February 2004 Date: 21 February 2004

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Puerto Vallarta Squeeze (2004)

Scott Glenn Characters: Clayton Price Film: Puerto Vallarta Squeeze; (2004) Director: Arthur Allan Seidelman 21 February 2004 Date: 21 February 2004

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Puerto Vallarta Squeeze (2004)

Giovanna Zacarias & Scott Glenn Characters: & Clayton Price Film: Puerto Vallarta Squeeze; (2004) Director: Arthur Allan Seidelman 21 February 2004 Date: 21 February 2004

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Puerto Vallarta Squeeze (2004)

Giovanna Zacarias Characters: Maria de la Luz Santos Film: Puerto Vallarta Squeeze; (2004) Director: Arthur Allan Seidelman 21 February 2004 Date: 21 February 2004

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Puerto Vallarta Squeeze (2004)

Craig Wasson & Scott Glenn Characters: Danny Pastor & Clayton Price Film: Puerto Vallarta Squeeze; (2004) Director: Arthur Allan Seidelman 21 February 2004 Date: 21 February 2004

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G-20 trade ministers meet

PUERTO VALLARTA, Mexico - Trade ministers from the Group of 20 industrialized and emerging economies wrap up their first meeting on April 20, 2012, in Puerto Vallarta, western Mexico. (Kyodo)