Killing of Mexico's most-wanted cartel boss

 The killing of Mexico's most-wanted cartel boss has sparked mass unrest. Here's the latest

Catherine Nicholls

Mexico’s most-wanted drug leader, Nemesio “El Mencho” Oseguera Cervantes, died following a Mexican military operation in the western state of Jalisco yesterday.

The death of Osegeura, who led the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, or CJNG, quickly sparked waves of violence across the country, as suspected members of organized crime groups set buses on fire, blocked roads in the area, and clashed with authorities.

Here’s what you need to know about what’s happened so far:

• Osegeura was seriously injured during the Mexican military’s operation and died while he was being transported via aircraft to Mexico City, the country’s defense ministry said. CJNG members traded fire with the government forces during the raid, resulting in the death of four gang members, according to the ministry. Two others died alongside Osegeura while being transported to Mexico City, it added.

• The military operation triggered a violent response across Jalisco state, which quickly spread to other states across the country. Video obtained by CNN showed multiple fires burning and plumes of smoke rising across Puerto Vallarta, a resort city popular with US tourists on Mexico’s west coast. Pharmacies and convenience stores were also set alight.

• The US provided intelligence to assist in the operation that killed Osegeura, the White House said yesterday. A US defense official also told CNN that an interagency US task force “played a role” in the operation.

• The US embassy urged Americans to shelter in place amid the unrest. A host of countries issued warnings to their citizens inside Mexico after the violence broke out, urging them to stay vigilant and follow the advice of local authorities.

• Several airlines suspended flights to and from Puerto Vallarta and Guadalajara yesterday, with footage captured at major airports showing distant smoke and panicked travelers. An American woman from California told CNN: “I’ve been coming to Mexico all my life, ever since I was a little girl, and I’ve never encountered something like this.”

• The Mexican football association postponed four games scheduled to take place yesterday because of the violence. Jalisco’s state capital Guadalajara is set to host multiple FIFA World Cup matches this summer. FIFA has not yet commented on the violence that flared after the death of Oseguera.