00:00Burned cars, blocked roads. This is what Mexico looked like days after cartel unrest raged across
00:05the country. Here's what you need to know about the cartel violence in Mexico in 60 seconds.
00:10The Mexican army killed the leader of a large drug cartel network known as El Mencho,
00:15which triggered widespread violence in 20 of the 32 states in Mexico,
00:20including Guadalajara, the capital of the Jalisco state where it will hold the World Cup's qualifying
00:25matches. The violence also prompted a wave of trip cancellations, which accounts for nearly 9%
00:30of their total GDP. Mexican president Claudia Sheinbaum has repeatedly said the government
00:35had the security situation under control throughout the week, but countries that will be competing for
00:40the World Cup in Mexico have expressed concerns. It is worth noting that there is no report of
00:46travelers getting injured following the violence. Other popular tourist destinations like Cancun
00:51or Mexico city are largely unaffected by the violence. So it's probably safe to travel to
00:56Mexico, but remember to stay vigilant and check the state department's advisory website before your
01:02next trip and enroll in the free smart travelers enrollment program that allows you to stay up to
01:07date for more information.
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