Photos show burned-out cars, empty streets, and airport chaos in Mexico after a major cartel leader was killed

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Puerto Vallarta
Vehicles were set alight in Puerto Vallarta as violence broke out following the killing of cartel leader "El Mencho."

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I'm an American sheltering in place in Puerto Vallarta. I'm not scared, but I'm sad for the locals losing their wages.

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Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico.

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I live between New York and Puerto Vallarta. There are burned-out cars in my neighborhood, but I won't leave.

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Steven Polito sits in a café holding a mug of coffee against a brick wall.
Steven Polito splits his time between New York and Puerto Vallarta.

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MAPPED: Mexico cartel violence forced dozens of flights to divert, including a pair of private jets

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Smoke billows from burning vehicles amid a wave of violence, with torched vehicles and gunmen blocking highways in more than half a dozen states, following a military operation in which a government source said Mexican drug lord Nemesio Oseguera, known as
Smoke billows from burning vehicles in Puerto Vallarta on Sunday.

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I went on my first solo trip to celebrate turning 29. Being alone on my birthday felt scary, but it was so worth it.

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The writer lounging in front of the pool on a solo trip in Cancún.
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Sukhman Rekhi

My family's favorite vacation spot is a gorgeous strip of beach towns on Mexico's coast. It has something for everyone.

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Author Lauren Qunn smiling in selfie with man on beach
San Agustinillo is one of many beautiful spots on the Oaxacan Coast that we've loved exploring.

Lauren Quinn

I've always been a cruise hater. I took one anyway and it was…fine?

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A woman standing on a cruise deck surrounded by seagulls, pizza, and confetti.

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I left my full-time job at 50 and moved to Mexico. The savings were great — and the reinvention was even better.

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People in Ajijic, Mexico watching sunset over Lake Chapala.
By moving to Mexico, I was able to retire early, and I'm living comfortably until my Social Security kicks in.

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I was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes 2 years ago. It's completely changed the way I travel, but I haven't let it stop me.

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The author taking a selfie at the summit of Balsam Lake Mountain.
I won't let type 1 diabetes stop me from doing what I love.

Jenna Scherer

I was born and raised in Mexico. These 5 mistakes stop tourists from fully enjoying my country.

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An aerial view of Mexico City.
Mistakes, like not trying local food or not visiting museums, prevent tourists from fully enjoying Mexico.

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