The Mexican government has reported that approximately 10,000 soldiers have been deployed across the country since the unrest began on Sunday following the violent death of mafia leader Oseger, known as 'El Mencho.' As a result of the escalated violence, clashes have erupted in at least 20 states, particularly in Jalisco, where law enforcement has faced severe casualties including at least 25 members of the National Guard and 30 affiliated criminals. The security minister, Omar Garcia Harfuch, stated that the total death toll from the ensuing violence has reached at least 74 individuals.

In scenes of chaos, criminals have blocked roads, seized buses and other vehicles which were then set ablaze at road junctions. Multiple cities have seen buildings set on fire, with thick plumes of black smoke rising above urban areas. Residents in numerous locales have been advised to stay indoors, and tourists took shelter in their hotels amidst the turmoil. Although the situation began to stabilize on Monday, many businesses remain closed due to lingering fears and fallout from the violence.

The government has reassured citizens that the situation is under control, declaring, 'Mexico is calm. We woke up without roadblocks, and all activity is beginning to resume.' However, the implications of this unrest reveal an ongoing struggle with organized crime and the challenges faced by Mexican authorities in ensuring public safety amid the power vacuums left by slain cartel leaders.