The U.S. Embassy in Mexico announced the lifting of its security alert for American citizens due to the successful conclusion of a military operation that targeted notorious drug trafficker Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, known as El Mencho. Following this operation in Jalisco, which resulted in El Mencho's death, the embassy indicated that public transportation systems and business operations are returning to normal. As a result, U.S. citizens are no longer advised to shelter in place.

Despite the lifting of the alert, the embassy clarified that U.S. government personnel in specific cities such as Guadalajara, Puerto Vallarta, Ciudad Guzmán, and Tijuana are still required to adhere to a nighttime curfew. This measure is still in place to ensure the safety of American officials as the situation stabilizes. The continued restrictions for government workers underscore the precarious nature of security in certain areas of Mexico, even as the broader public begins to resume normal activities.

The death of El Mencho, a major figure in the Mexican drug trade and the leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG), marks a significant turning point in the fight against organized crime in Mexico. His removal from the operational landscape may lead to a shift in power dynamics within drug trafficking organizations, potentially impacting both local and international drug markets. The U.S. decision to lift its alert reflects confidence in the Mexican authorities' ability to manage the aftermath of this operation and restore order.