Growing security difficulties in some areas of Mexico have prompted the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to issue a travel advise warning Ghanaians to visit or live there with great caution.
Following a significant security operation conducted by Mexican troops on February 22, 2026, which is said to have killed Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes, popularly known as El Mencho and recognised as the leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, the alert was made public.
The government of Ghana claims that coordinated retaliation attacks by cartel elements in other Mexican states have followed the incident, increasing concerns about the safety of foreigners, especially Ghanaians.
Ghanaians living in impacted areas were asked by the government in the advising circular to restrict their travel, exercise caution, and refrain from unnecessary travel until the situation stabilised.
According to the circular, there have been casualties and major disruptions to daily life as a result of violent battles, road blockades, and vehicle burning during the unrest.
Specifically, the advice identified a number of areas with elevated tensions, including Michoacán, Oaxaca, Guanajuato, Baja California, Jalisco, and Colima.
Officials cautioned Ghanaians to put their personal safety first because these events may have an impact on public services, business activities, and transportation.
Additionally, the Ministry urged Ghanaians living under its authority to stay in continuous communication with Ghana’s Embassy in Washington, D.C., which is currently accredited to Mexico for consular assistance.
People were encouraged to contact the mission for help if they needed it, especially if they were having trouble travelling, were worried about security, or needed to evacuate immediately.
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Source: newsthemegh.com