Mexico’s Ministry of Security and Citizen Protection confirmed that all major roads and highways in the country have been fully restored. This restoration follows the riots and mass blockades sparked by the death of a major cartel leader, Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, also known as El Mencho.
“The highways and road network have returned to normal operation, and citizens should feel safe,” the department stated in an official statement on Tuesday (February 24, 2026).
As the security situation improves, national airline Aeromexico announced the gradual resumption of flights. Services to and from Guadalajara, Puerto Vallarta, Manzanillo, and Tepic have resumed after previously having to adjust their schedules due to unrest in several states.
Two low-cost airlines, Volaris and Viva, also issued similar announcements on the same day, indicating that air traffic in Mexico is stabilizing.
Tensions in Mexico peaked on Sunday (February 22, 2026), when the country’s Ministry of Defense launched a large-scale military operation to capture El Mencho. He was the top leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG), an organization that controls a transnational drug trafficking network.
According to the ministry, El Mencho died from injuries sustained while being evacuated to Mexico City. The kingpin’s death sparked a brutal retaliation from cartel members across the region. They launched a campaign of violence, set up roadblocks, and burned several buildings and vehicles in protest.
The government is now ensuring that security forces remain on alert to ensure national stability and ensure the smooth return of activities for residents and tourists.