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A Kenosha travel agency is advising Wisconsin travelers to monitor safety conditions in Puerto Vallarta as the State Department urges Americans in Jalisco to shelter in place.
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Videos from Puerto Vallarta show smoke, flames and chaos after killing of Jalisco drug kingpin
Smoke filled the sky above the swanky beach town of Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, as shops and cars were set ablaze by cartel members after the government killed a major drug kingpin Sunday, leaving tourists and residents cowering in fear.
Its town-based economy and cultural vibe span street vendors who sell mementos year-round paying homage to famed Mexican artist Frida Kahlo and the Day of the Dead, and themed boat tours that host pirate shows by day and shoot fireworks that light up the bay at night.
A group of northeast Wisconsin friends returned to Milwaukee after unrest in Puerto Vallarta prompted their GlobalX flight to turn around, canceling their planned two-week Mexico vacation.
Midair confusion, canceled flights. It's chaos for travelers trying to get out of Mexico - to get away from the violence and destruction after a cartel leader was killed. ABC7 Eyewitness News Producer Juan Carlos Guerrero - who was there for vacation- has a firsthand view of the aftermath.