Global National: Feb. 22, 2026 | Mexican drug lord ‘El Mencho’ killed in military operation

Canadians in Puerto Vallarta are being told to shelter in place as violence escalates across the region. The Mexican government says roadblocks with burning vehicles have been set up by armed groups clashing with federal authorities. The violence comes after Mexican cartel leader Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes — known as ‘El Mencho’— was killed in a military operation. Skylar Peters reports from Mexico. Less than two weeks after the Tumbler Ridge tragedy, the small community in northern B.C. is again facing threats. The RCMP says it is working with local police to make sure everyone stays safe, but the risk has prevented a memorial service for the shooting’s youngest victim. Heather Yourex-West reports. As Prime Minister Mark Carney prepares to travel to India and Australia next week, Global News has crunched the numbers on his travel to other countries – and compared it to his predecessors. The analysis shows that Carney has travelled abroad more often abroad at this point in his tenure than his predecessors, including former prime ministers Justin Trudeau and Stephen Harper. David Akin reports. For more info, please go to https://globalnews.ca/news/11678412/puerto-vallarta-mexico-security-situation-canadians-stranded/ Subscribe to Global News Channel HERE: http://bit.ly/20fcXDc Follow Global News on X HERE: http://bit.ly/1Toz8mt Follow Global News on TikTok HERE: https://www.tiktok.com/@globalnews.ca?lang=en GlobalNews