The head has finally been cut off the snake and Americans would be forgiven for thinking peace is set to follow.

FIFA president Gianni Infantino is still expecting the World Cup to go on as scheduled in Mexico this summer, despite cartel violence that has rocked the country following the death of drug lord Nemesio “El Mencho” Oseguera Cervantes at the hands of Mexican authorities.

Times reporters visiting Tapalpa found a serene town in shock after Sunday’s raid on its outskirts left dozens dead and people fleeing. And, surprisingly, no police or military presence where the battle took place.

Mexican security forces kept up their battle with cartel gunmen following the killing that sparked a surge in violence and put the country on edge. Authorities said more than 70 people died in the attempt to capture Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes and the aftermath.

Drug kingpin Nemesio “El Mencho” Oseguera Cervantes may be dead, but the Jalisco cartel he ran for years will likely outlive him—thanks, in part, to the criminal group’s embrace of technology.

Álvarez González and his network of shell companies flourished between 2018 and 2024, during the presidency of Andrés Manuel López Obrador. During that period, he established 45% of the companies he allegedly used to launder money for the Jalisco cartel.

Many American citizens were caught in the middle of Mexico cartel violence earlier this week following the death of cartel boss “El Mencho" and are now sharing harrowing accounts.

While the situation in Puerto Vallarta and Guadalajara appears to have returned to normal, many travellers have faced disruption over the past few days. Here’s what you need to know about your rights