CJNG issued a social media message on February 24, 2026, warning civilians to stay home in multiple Michoacán municipalities as the cartel continues attacks against the government, according to an anonymous source cited by All_Source_News on X at approximately 1:15 PM UTC. Simultaneously, new violence erupted in Guadalajara's metropolitan area with a failed looting and arson attempt at a convenience store in Mantitlán neighborhood, reported by ImagenTVGDL during the 59-minute window ending at 2:15 PM UTC. Blockades, clashes, and burned vehicles paralyzed Jalisco municipalities including Tonayán, Cihuatlán, Tecolotlán, and Autlán, prompting a Code Red activation, as detailed by RaulGtzNR on X. ImagenTVGDL confirmed the Mantitlán incident via reporter Erick Breguer, noting individuals attempted to loot and then torch the store after failing. US Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt stated the US is pressing the Mexican government to curb illegal drug flows, amid stranded travelers following an El Mencho operation, according to JenniferJJacobs citing Leavitt on X. Leavitt added the administration is unaware of harmed Americans and warned cartels of severe consequences under President Trump. The developments follow Mexico's inflation acceleration reported earlier on February 24 at 12:47 PM UTC by INEGI, as noted in prior coverage, though no direct link to the violence was stated in new sources.
