In the wake of the capture and death of drug lord Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, known as El Mencho, Mexico has seen a significant rise in security challenges. Following the announcement of his death in a special police operation, a riot ensued at the Ixtapa prison located in Puerto Vallarta, one of the epicenters of recent violent incidents. The situation escalated when armed groups attacked the prison, and during the chaos, a prison guard was killed while 23 inmates managed to escape.

According to reports from Juan Pablo Hernández, the Secretary of Security for Jalisco state, the attack started from outside the penitentiary, leading to altercations that facilitated the inmates' escape. This marks a concerning development, as the authorities have yet to fully assess the situation, and the identities of the escaped prisoners remain unknown. The international drug trafficking networks linked to El Mencho's cartel are feared to intensify their activities in the power vacuum left by his demise.

The violent events at the prison reflect broader issues regarding security and law enforcement in Mexico, particularly how the fall of major cartel leaders can lead to instability and potentially greater violence as rival groups vie for control. The incident sheds light on the ongoing battle against organized crime in Mexico and the challenges faced by authorities in maintaining order within penitentiaries that are often targets of violent gang rivalries.