A quick getaway turned dangerous for a Tampa Bay man vacationing in western Mexico after cartel-related violence erupted across parts of the state of Jalisco.

Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum said flights to and from Puerto Vallarta, the popular resort town in Jalisco state on Mexico's Pacific coast, and other tourist destinations are expected to

As tensions continue in Puerto Vallarta, an American-based rescue organization says it is closely monitoring the situation and preparing to help Americans who may want to leave the region.

The Associated Press reports the Mexican army killed cartel leader "El Mencho" on Sunday. Since then, a shelter-in-place order has been issued in Puerto Vallarta and multiple other regions of Mexico.

Waking up Sunday morning, Scott Bates noticed what he initially thought was fog from his house outside of the city center. When he gathered with neighbors on the roof of his building, he soon realized it was actually smoke.

Tourists stranded in Mexico witnessed firsthand the devastating scenes of a picturesque resort town turned over by violence and destruction.

Lora Pope manages three Airbnb properties in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. A few people have already canceled, but she's hoping that's it.

Winnipegger Cheryl Thomas was shaken when cartel violence erupted in Mexico earlier this week, but says locals kept her grounded.