--- title: Situation Stabilizes in Mexico Following Retaliatory Cartel Violence description: Security situation stabilizes in Mexico as government lifts alerts and boosts military presence following cartel violence. image: https://www.globalguardian.com/hubfs/GG_Intel_Mexico_Feature_2.png --- [+1 (703) 566-9463](tel:+17035669463) | [Emergency Support](https://www.globalguardian.com//emergency-support) [![GG Logo Main White](https://www.globalguardian.com/hs-fs/hubfs/GlobalGuardian_Oct2019/Logos/GG%20Logo%20Main%20White.png?width=208&height=45&name=GG%20Logo%20Main%20White.png "GG Logo Main White")](https://globalguardian.com) - [Corporate ](https://www.globalguardian.com/corporate-solutions) - [Personal ](https://www.globalguardian.com/personal-solutions) - [Government](https://www.globalguardian.com/government-solutions) - [Outcomes](https://www.globalguardian.com/case-studies) - [ Travel Security ](https://www.globalguardian.com/case-studies?topic=Traveler%20Security) - [ Executive Protection ](https://www.globalguardian.com/case-studies?topic=Executive%20Protection%20and%20Transportation) - [ Emergency Response ](https://www.globalguardian.com/case-studies?topic=Emergency%20Response) - [ Medical Assistance ](https://www.globalguardian.com/case-studies?topic=Medical%20Assistance) - [ Event Security ](https://www.globalguardian.com/case-studies?topic=Event%20Security) - [ Video Surveillance ](https://www.globalguardian.com/case-studies?topic=Asset%20Security) - Learn - [ Global Digest ](https://www.globalguardian.com/global-digest) - [ Newsroom ](https://www.globalguardian.com/newsroom) - [ Webinars ](https://www.globalguardian.com/media-room#t4) - [ Global Guardian Academy ](https://academy.globalguardian.com/) - [ FAQ ](https://www.globalguardian.com/faq) - Company - [ About Global Guardian ](https://www.globalguardian.com/about-global-guardian) - [ Executive Leadership ](https://www.globalguardian.com/executive-leadership) - [ Menu of Services ](https://www.globalguardian.com/service-menu) - [ Global Coverage ](https://www.globalguardian.com/global-coverage) - [ Contact Us ](https://www.globalguardian.com/contact) - [ Careers ](https://www.globalguardian.com/careers) [![Request Security](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/2233164/aecafd49-7abe-4a80-95c2-e37dbbacda44.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/2233164/aecafd49-7abe-4a80-95c2-e37dbbacda44) # Situation Stabilizes in Mexico Following Retaliatory Cartel Violence February 26, 2026 | [Security Alerts](https://www.globalguardian.com/newsroom/topic/security-alerts) [![Share on Facebook](https://static.hubspot.com/final/img/common/icons/social/facebook-24x24.png)](http://www.facebook.com/share.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.globalguardian.com%2Fnewsroom%2Fmexico-situation-stabilizes-feb-26-2026%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Dfacebook) [![Share on LinkedIn](https://static.hubspot.com/final/img/common/icons/social/linkedin-24x24.png)](http://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.globalguardian.com%2Fnewsroom%2Fmexico-situation-stabilizes-feb-26-2026%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Dlinkedin) [![Share on Twitter](https://static.hubspot.com/final/img/common/icons/social/twitter-24x24.png)](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?original_referer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.globalguardian.com%2Fnewsroom%2Fmexico-situation-stabilizes-feb-26-2026%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Dtwitter&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.globalguardian.com%2Fnewsroom%2Fmexico-situation-stabilizes-feb-26-2026%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Dtwitter&source=tweetbutton&text=Situation%20Stabilizes%20in%20Mexico%20Following%20Retaliatory%20Cartel%20Violence) [![Share on Pinterest](https://static.hubspot.com/final/img/common/icons/social/pinterest-24x24.png)](http://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.globalguardian.com%2Fnewsroom%2Fmexico-situation-stabilizes-feb-26-2026%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Dpinterest&media=) [![Share on Email](https://static.hubspot.com/final/img/common/icons/social/email-24x24.png)](mailto:?subject=Check%20out%20https%3A%2F%2Fwww.globalguardian.com%2Fnewsroom%2Fmexico-situation-stabilizes-feb-26-2026%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Demail%20&body=Check%20out%20https%3A%2F%2Fwww.globalguardian.com%2Fnewsroom%2Fmexico-situation-stabilizes-feb-26-2026%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Demail) As of 26 February 2026, the situation in Mexico has **stabilized**. Late on 24 February, the state government of **Jalisco **lifted the "Code Red", reopening public transportation, the municipal government, and schools across the state. In **Puerto Vallarta**, commercial flights **resumed **in earnest. At the same time, the [**U.S. Embassy in Mexico**](https://mx.usembassy.gov/security-alert-update-6-ongoing-security-operations-u-s-mission-mexico-february-24-2026/) **lifted **its shelter-in-place order but **maintained a curfew **for government staff in Guadalajara (Jalisco), Puerto Vallarta (Jalisco/Nayarit), Ciudad Guzmán (Jalisco), and Tijuana (Baja California). This [**curfew was lifted**](https://mx.usembassy.gov/security-alert-final-update-ongoing-security-operations-u-s-mission-mexico-february-25-2026/) late on 25 February. The Mexican government has deployed thousands of troops and federal officers to impacted areas to shore up security, dissuade violence, and bring peace of mind to the residents and visitors to those communities. In **Quintana Roo**, the governor deployed some **10,000** **personnel**, highlighting the seriousness of maintaining security in tourist areas which are **vital **to the Mexican economy. ## recommendations for Future Travel  - Puerto Vallarta - Travel can proceed as planned but recommend utilizing **secure transportation**. Stick to daytime overland movements. - Guadalajara - Travel can proceed as planned but recommend utilizing **secure transportation**. Stick to daytime overland movements. - Cancun, Tulum, Playa del Carmen - Travel can **proceed **as planned. - Tijuana - Travel can proceed as planned but recommend utilizing **secure transportation**. Stick to daytime overland movements. - Mexico City - Travel can proceed as planned. - Monterrey - Travel can proceed as planned. - Border Cities (Reynosa, Matamoros, Nuevo Laredo, Ciudad Juarez) - Travel can proceed as planned but **strongly recommend utilizing secure transportation **due to chronic security concerns not tied to CJNG retaliatory violence. Stick to daytime overland movements. ## World Cup outlook - While the scenes of violence in 2026 World Cup host city **Guadalajara **will likely be at the forefront of traveler perceptions, the location of matches is **not likely to change.** FIFA President **Gianni Infantino **stated that he has full confidence in the Mexican government's ability to **guarantee security** for the event and expects it to run smoothly. The **FIFA World Cup** is still several months away, allowing for **expanded federal deployments **and the implementation of security measures. Conversely, the security situation may also deteriorate if the CJNG fragments as a result of a succession crisis, which will play out in shootouts across CJNG territory. These dynamics necessitate **close monitoring **of local news and government travel alerts. - As a result of the violence and concern expressed around the World Cup, both the **state **and **federal governments **will maintain **increased security presence **in **Guadalajara **through the **World Cup **this **summer**. At least **2,500 **military personnel have been deployed to Jalisco state since 22 February with more likely to arrive in the coming weeks and months to **bolster security **ahead of the World Cup. ## CJNG Succession It remains unclear who will ultimately succeed Oseguera Cervantes. With his son, Rubén Oseguera González, imprisoned in the United States, there is no clear successor to an organization with an expansive geographical reach and multiple semi-autonomous regional commanders.   Unconfirmed reporting and criminal-sphere rumors have focused on four primary figures:  - **Audias Flores Silva, “El Jardinero”** - a senior CJNG commander with deep influence in core territories, previously handled negotiations with Chapitos faction of the Sinaloa Cartel. - **Ricardo Ruíz Velasco “Doble R”** - a top CJNG combat commander in home state of Jalisco and major battleground in Guanajuato. - **Gonzalo Mendoza Gaitán "El Sapo"** - a key logistics leader, a crucial figure in CJNG's drug sourcing and trafficking as well as training and recruiting foot soldiers. - **Juan Carlos Valencia González, "El 01"** - El Mencho's son-in-law, responsible for manufacturing, transporting, and distributing narcotics. Even if a successor is quickly declared, internal fragmentation remains highly likely. Unlike the more family-centric structure of the Sinaloa Cartel, the CJNG expanded rapidly across diverse regions with commanders who control independent revenue streams. This structure increases the likelihood of factional competition, splinter groups, or temporary alliances with rival organizations over the coming weeks to months.  ## Recommendations - **Utilize secure transportation for any overland movements within impacted areas.** - **Avoid rural parts of Jalisco, Michoacán, and other impacted areas as ongoing violence is more likely in those regions.** - **Be prepared for additional disruptions caused by retaliatory violence carried out by the CJNG.** ## STANDING BY TO Support Global Guardian is closely monitoring the situation and can support clients who need assistance with the following: - Evacuation planning and execution - Executive protection - Secure transportation - Emergency response - Intelligence reports - Risk assessments Click below to contact Global Guardian's 24/7 Operations Center or call us directly at +1 (703) 566-9463. 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