'DO NOT GO TO MEXICO.' SECURITY EXPERTS, FORMER CIA WARN TRAVELERS.
“And I think we're likely to see similar retaliatory violence come out of those operations in the future. So, I don't think this is a one-and-done situation. We could see this with some frequency in the future.”
As cartel-related violence flared following the death of CJNG leader “El Mencho,” USA TODAY looked to Global Guardian Director of Intelligence Michael Ballard to assess the implications for travel and on-the-ground security conditions.
Ballard explained that while major resort areas and Mexico City have largely avoided direct impact, the broader security environment remains fluid. He advised travelers with imminent plans to reconsider near-term trips to affected areas, emphasized the importance of due diligence and contingency planning, and cautioned that retaliatory violence could follow high-level cartel disruptions.
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