A cartel leader known as "El R-1" is linked to the killing of former Uruapan Mayor Carlos Manzo and the feminicide of influencer Valeria Márquez.
Many in Jalisco, Mexico are worried that the clashes will deal a blow to tourism in the lead up to the 2026 FIFA World Cup, where Jalisco's capital is slated to be a host city.
More than 70 people died in Mexico's attempt to capture the notorious leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel and the violent aftermath of his death.
Videos show plumes of smoke over the city of Puerto Vallarta and travelers sprinting through the airport of the state's capital in panic.
Carlos Manzo, the mayor of Uruapan in western Mexico, was gunned down during a public appearance for Day of the Dead celebrations.
President Trump confirmed the authorization of CIA action in Venezuela, and indicated his administration is exploring land strikes inside the South American country.