Mexico travel warning: Canada urges travellers to ‘exercise a high degree of caution’ after cartel violence erupts following ‘El Mencho’ death

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Mexico travel warning: Canada has updated its Mexico travel advisory following the reported death of cartel leader "El Mencho" and subsequent retaliatory violence. Canadians are urged to exercise extreme caution due to widespread criminal activity, including roadblocks and shootouts. Specific regions are flagged for high risks of kidnapping and violent crime, even in tourist areas.