Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 02:55am on 23 Feb 2026,Monday India Global
The Indian Embassy in Mexico issued an urgent advisory Monday urging Indian nationals across multiple Mexican states to shelter in place following violent cartel retaliation after the killing of drug lord Nemesio "El Mencho" Oseguera. Nationals in Jalisco including Guadalajara, Puerto Vallarta, and Chapala as well as Tamaulipas, Michoacán, Guerrero, and Nuevo León were specifically warned. The embassy advised citizens to avoid law enforcement areas, stay away from crowds, monitor local media, and minimise all outdoor movement. A dedicated helpline +52 55 4847 7539 was activated for emergencies. Meanwhile, over 20 roads remained blocked with burning vehicles, businesses shut down, and violence spread across multiple states following El Mencho's death.
