U.S. Mayor Warns City Residents To 'Exercise Heightened Caution' If They Travel To Mexico Over Killing Of El Mencho

The mayor of the border city of Laredo warned residents to "exercise heightened caution" if they plan to travel to Mexico following the killing of Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, also known as "El Mencho," the leader of the Cártel Jalisco Nueva Generación (CJNG).

Mayor Victor Treviño warned of the "potential for instability or retaliatory violence that can sometimes follow such operations."

"While our sister city of Nuevo Laredo remains relatively unaffected and continues to be an important and valued partner, travel beyond the immediate border region, particularly into areas where security operations are ongoing, requires careful thought and preparation," he added, according to Border Report.

Other authorities have also taken measures to safeguard residents following the incident. Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said he ordered to increase the amount of patrols at the border. He said in a press release that "by increasing proactive efforts to defend against cartel violence, Texas will continue to utilize every tool and strategy to protect our state and our nation."

"We will not cower to criminals who impose terror on our fellow Texans and Americans," he added.

Border Patrol detailed that the surge will involve Department of Public Safety officers, Texas Rangers, Criminal Investigations Division, Special Operations Group, Tactical Marine Unit and Aircraft Operations Division.

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum, on her end, said the country is "calm and peaceful" after the killing of El Mencho.

"What's most important is that we are working," Sheinbaum added, noting that federal and state forces are working in coordination following backlash from cartel operatives, which included road blocks and different violent acts across the country.

Sheinbaum went on to say that all major roads in the country are clear and authorities will swiftly respond to any incident.

According to official figures presented by Security Secretary Omar García Harfuch and Defense Secretary Gen. Ricardo Trevilla Trejo, almost 60 people were killed and about 20 injured in multiple Mexican states following the military operation that resulted in the death of El Mencho.