The Mexican government said the security situation in the western state of Jalisco has «stabilized» after an explosion of cartel-linked violence following the death of kingpin Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes, known as «El Mencho.»

The Embassy of Mexico in the United States said federal and state authorities were working to normalize conditions after the unrest, reopening transit corridors and restoring public services following targeted operations.

The update comes as the State Department’s travel advisory for Mexico remains in effect at a heightened level of caution, while flight cancellations and transportation disruptions stranded some travelers in popular destinations such as Puerto Vallarta and Guadalajara. Hundreds of Americans remain stranded in Mexico following the violence.

«The security situation has now stabilized following targeted operations in Jalisco,» the embassy said in a post on X. «Federal and state authorities are proceeding to reopen transit corridors and restore public services smoothly.»

The embassy said airline operations were returning to normal and that international carriers were resuming flights. Puerto Vallarta International Airport has reopened to domestic traffic, according to the statement.

«If traveling through Jalisco, some local security measures remain in place, while authorities are restoring airport operations to full capacity,» the embassy added.

Officials said they were coordinating with international partners «to ensure safety and stability at all transit hubs and tourist destinations.»

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A bus burns on a main avenue in Zapopan, Jalisco, Mexico, Sunday, after it was set on fire by organized crime groups in response to a federal operation targeting a high-priority security suspect. (Ulises Ruiz/AFP via Getty Images)

The statement described the operation as part of «a broader national effort that has produced a sustained decrease in violence across Mexico in recent months.»

According to the State Department’s official website, Mexico is currently under a Level 2 «Exercise Increased Caution» travel advisory due to risks including crime and kidnapping. The advisory notes that violent crime and organized criminal activity remain concerns for U.S. citizens traveling in the country.

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Certain Mexican states carry higher risk levels, with some areas classified as Level 3 «Reconsider Travel» or Level 4 «Do Not Travel,» depending on local conditions. Jalisco — where the recent violence occurred — has previously been listed among states with elevated advisory levels, though the State Department notes that risk can vary by region.

The advisory urges U.S. citizens to take precautions similar to those required of U.S. government employees, including avoiding intercity travel at night, using regulated transportation services and remaining aware that emergency services may be limited in some areas.

The State Department said it had received hundreds of calls on its 24/7 crisis hotline as Americans sought assistance following the violence.

A man stands guard near a burning bus on one of the main avenues after it was set on fire, Sunday, by a cartel group in Zapopan, state of Jalisco, Mexico. (Ulises Ruiz / AFP via Getty Images)

Mexican authorities said Oseguera Cervantes was killed Sunday during an operation aided by U.S. intelligence. 

The cartel responded by setting vehicles on fire and erecting roadblocks throughout Guadalajara, the state capital. The city’s international airport operated at limited capacity as violence gripped the area.

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The U.S. State Department had previously offered up to $15 million for information leading to his arrest or conviction, describing him as «one of the most wanted fugitives in Mexico.»

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El régimen de Irán dijo este martes que un acuerdo nuclear con Estados Unidos está “al alcance” y pidió que la diplomacia tenga prioridad en las negociaciones que comenzarán esta semana en Ginebra.

El ministro de Asuntos Exteriores iraní, Abbas Araghchi, aseguró que un pacto “justo y equitativo” podría concretarse si ambas partes anteponen el diálogo.

“Tenemos una oportunidad histórica de alcanzar un pacto sin precedentes que atienda preocupaciones mutuas y logre beneficios compartidos. El acuerdo está al alcance, pero solo si se da espacio a la diplomacia”, afirmó Abbas en un comunicado difundido a través de sus redes sociales.

Abbas subrayó que Teherán mantiene una política invariable sobre el uso de la energía nuclear.

“Jamás desarrollaremos armas nucleares bajo ninguna circunstancia; pero tampoco los iraníes renunciarán a su derecho de aprovechar la tecnología nuclear pacífica para el bienestar de nuestro pueblo”, indicó el ministro, quien enfatizó que Irán defenderá en la mesa de negociaciones los mismos principios que han guiado su política nacional.

Las declaraciones del jefe de la diplomacia iraní llegan en la víspera de una nueva ronda de conversaciones en Ginebra, donde delegaciones de Washington y Teherán intentarán destrabar el estancamiento que frustró el acuerdo el año pasado.

El viceministro de Asuntos Exteriores, Majid Takht-Ravanchi, reiteró la disposición de Irán a “tomar todas las medidas necesarias” para alcanzar un pacto en el menor plazo posible.

“Haremos todo lo necesario para que esto suceda. Entraremos en la sala de negociaciones en Ginebra con total honestidad y buena fe”, aseguró Takht-Ravanchi.

En esta nueva etapa, el régimen iraní evalúa enviar al extranjero la mitad de su uranio altamente enriquecido, diluir el resto y participar en la creación de un consorcio regional para el enriquecimiento, a cambio de que Estados Unidos reconozca su derecho al uso pacífico de la energía nuclear y elimine las sanciones económicas que afectan al país.

“Un ataque o una agresión contra Irán recibirá la respuesta prevista en nuestros planes de defensa. Un ataque estadounidense sería una verdadera apuesta”, advirtió Takht-Ravanchi, aunque insistió en que la prioridad es resolver las diferencias por medios pacíficos.

Desde Washington, la secretaria de prensa de la Casa Blanca, Karoline Leavitt, recalcó que la primera opción del presidente Donald Trump es la diplomacia, pero advirtió que “está dispuesto a utilizar la fuerza letal si es necesario”.

Trump ha reiterado en los últimos días que solo aceptará un acuerdo que limite el programa nuclear iraní y que no dudará en actuar militarmente si considera que Teherán busca una bomba atómica.

“El presidente evaluará todas las alternativas para proteger los intereses de Estados Unidos y de sus aliados en la región”, agregó Leavitt en una rueda de prensa.

Funcionarios estadounidenses informaron que la próxima sesión de negociaciones se celebrará este jueves en Ginebra, con la presencia de enviados especiales de ambas partes y bajo la supervisión de observadores internacionales. Entre las principales exigencias de Washington figura la renuncia de Irán al enriquecimiento de uranio en territorio nacional, un punto considerado inaceptable por Teherán, que reclama el derecho soberano a desarrollar tecnología nuclear para fines civiles.

El contexto de las conversaciones está marcado por el despliegue de una fuerza naval estadounidense cerca de las costas iraníes y la advertencia de Trump de que dará a Irán entre 10 y 15 días para lograr un acuerdo.

Entretanto, el secretario de Estado, Marco Rubio, tiene previsto informar a los principales líderes del Congreso sobre el avance de las negociaciones y la estrategia de Washington en caso de que el diálogo fracase.

La comunidad internacional sigue de cerca las negociaciones, conscientes de que el resultado de esta nueva ronda será determinante para el futuro de la relación bilateral y la estabilidad en Medio Oriente. Tanto Washington como Teherán reconocen la oportunidad única de resolver el conflicto por la vía diplomática, en un contexto de alta tensión regional y con la presión de actores externos como la Unión Europea y la Agencia Internacional de Energía Atómica, que han instado a ambas partes a avanzar hacia un acuerdo sostenible.

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President Donald Trump will deliver his fourth State of the Union address of his presidential tenure Tuesday night, which will include guests stretching from conservative speaker Charlie Kirk’s widow, Erika, to the parents of the National Guard member fatally shot on the streets of Washington, D.C., in November 2025. 

Trump will take the dais at 9 p.m. Eastern Standard Time Tuesday, when he is expected to deliver a data-heavy speech focused on the economy and his administration’s wins lowering cost-of-living woes. 

He will be joined by special guests who will help illustrate how his policies have delivered real savings to everyday Americans, those who have been the victims of crimes and tragedy and those embodying American triumph. 

Among top names invited to the address are Erika Kirk, who is now leading conservative group Turning Point USA after her husband, the group’s co-founder and executive director, was assassinated in September 2025 while touring college campuses. Trump’s speech will include mentions of the U.S.’ «tremendous revival of faith, Christianity, and belief in God in our country» since Kirk’s death, The Daily Wire reported. 

The U.S. men’s hockey team also is traveling to the speech after winning the gold in the Olympics after defeating Canada 2–1. The team traveled on a blue-and-white Air Force jet from Miami to the nation’s capital Tuesday.

Everyday Americans also will play a large role in Trump’s speech, with the president inviting women such as Catherine Rayner of Norfolk, Virginia. Rayner and her husband have been navigating fertility complications and in vitro fertilization for five years. 

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Rayner became the first patient of TrumpRx.gov — a government-run portal designed to steer consumers toward lower-cost prescription drugs offered by manufacturers — earlier in February when it rolled out, and saw pharmaceutical bills drop from about $4,000 to $500, Fox News Digital previously reported. 

President Donald Trump will deliver his fourth State of the Union address of his presidential tenure Tuesday night.  (Win McNamee/Pool via Reuters)

The president also invited Pennsylvania mom Megan Hemhouser, who homeschools her two children and also works as a waitress in the evenings. Her husband is a heavy machinery operator, with the family showcasing how the president’s «no tax on tips» and «no tax on overtime» policies have benefited everyday families. The Hemhousers have benefited from a $5,000 increase in take-home pay under Trump’s tax plans included in the one «big beautiful bill.» 

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Members of the National Guard patrols along Constitution Ave. on December 01, 2025 in Washington, DC. Two West Virginia National Guard troops were shot blocks from the White House on November 26, resulting in the death of Sarah Beckstrom on Thursday, November 27, following what authorities called a targeted attack. (Heather Diehl/Getty Images)

Trump also invited the parents of Sarah Beckstrom, the 20-year-old National Guard member who was killed in Washington, D.C., ahead of Thanksgiving 2025. 

Dalilah Coleman, 7, will also attend the speech, CBS News reported. Coleman was left seriously injured by a California car crash involving an illegal immigrant truck driver in 2024. 

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President Donald Trump revealed that first lady Melania Trump is no fan of his public dancing on stage.  (Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

First lady Melania Trump invited guests who the White House said reflect on her «Be Best, Fostering the Future» push, including Sierra Burns, a participant in her Foster Youth to Independence Program, and Everest Nevraumont, a 10-year-old student at an AI-focused private school, Alpha School, an AI advocate and a TedX speaker. 

The pair will join the first lady in her box for the 2026 State of the Union, spotlighting her focus on expanding opportunity through education and technology, according to the White House’s website. 

Trump additionally invited the U.S. women’s hockey team to the speech after their gold win over Canada, but they declined due to the timing of the speech. 

Trump’s speech is expected to focus on economic wins under his leadership, while celebrating the nation’s landmark 250th anniversary of independence. 

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White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt told Fox News Digital ahead of the speech, «President Trump’s State of the Union Address will celebrate 250 glorious years of our nation’s independence and excellence, highlighting incredible stories of American heroes throughout the speech.»

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