GOP Senator Urges Canceling Mexico Spring Break Trips
February 24, 2026·8 days ago·via The Hill

A GOP senator warns spring breakers to cancel their Mexico plans amid rising safety concerns. Recent cartel violence, including the killing of leader El Mencho in Jalisco, triggers U.S. State Department advisories for shelter-in-place in areas like Puerto Vallarta and Guadalajara. Flights cancel, tourists shelter at resorts, and Texas Governor Abbott echoes federal warnings for Texans to heed risks. Canadians face similar rethink for winter escapes as blockades and clashes spread.




