What to Know About Mexico Flights and Travel Advisories After Cartel Violence

Minister of Foreign Affairs Anita Anand points to a map as she provides an update regarding the security situation in Mexico, in the foyer of the House of Commons on Parliament Hill in Ottawa, on Feb. 23, 2026. The Canadian Press/Justin TangRecent unrest in Mexico is creating uncertainty for Canadians currently in the country, as well as for those planning to spend their spring break on beaches in destinations like Cancun or Puerto Vallarta.Canadian and Mexican authorities report that the situation is beginning to stabilize following a wave of nationwide violence on Feb. 22, triggered by the capture and subsequent death in custody of a cartel leader at the hands of Mexican special forces.