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The Strait of Hormuz’s closure has triggered far-reaching disruption of the global energy supply. Today, the United Arab Emirates announced it is leaving OPEC, the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries. It is a major blow to the cartel of non-Western oil producers. OPEC coordinates the production and supply of oil to control its price...

Beach chairs north of Puerto Vallarta were once again full Tuesday, as Canadians caught in cartel violence that erupted over the weekend try to enjoy their time in the sun. As Skylar Peters reports, flights have resumed to the area’s airport, allowing Canadians in and out once again.

WATCH: Saskatoon resident Deb Hopkins shares her experience following violence in the Puerto Vallarta and Jalisco state.

Travel Consultant Claire Newell discusses the cartel violence in Mexico and what Canadian travellers need to know.

British Columbians on vacation or living in Mexico are getting a front-row seat to the country’s cartel violence. A drug lord known as “El Mencho” was killed in a military operation Sunday, sparking chaos in Puerto Vallarta and other nearby areas. As Angela Jung reports, Canadians there are being told to shelter in place.

More than 26,000 Canadians have registered with Global Affairs Canada as being in Mexico, where violence is raging over the killing of drug cartel leader Nemesio ‘El Mencho’ Oseguera Cervantes. Airlines have cancelled flights to and from Mexico, so where does this leave stranded tourists? Jillian Piper looks at how the Canadian government is responding.

Thousands of Canadians still don’t know when they might be able to return home after cartel violence rocked the popular vacation region of Puerto Vallarta on Sunday. Global News’ Skylar Peters is one of them — and spoke to others who are currently playing the waiting game.

Burned vehicles and trailer remains littered Mexican highways on Tuesday following a series of blockades that disrupted major roads in western Mexico. National Guard and regional elements cordoned off affected areas as traffic resumed, with vehicles navigating around debris on the roadways. Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum stated that approximately seven blockades were registered Tuesday— all...

Unrest is spreading through parts of Mexico after the Mexican Army’s killing of Nemesio ‘El Mencho’ Oseguera Cervantes, the leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG). Jackson Proskow explains how El Mencho was found, and what it’s unleashed.

Sam Houston State University Professor Nathan Jones speaks with Global News Morning about the killing of ‘El Mencho’ and what’s next for Mexico’s Jalisco cartel.

Canada has issued a travel advisory for Mexico, urging Canadians to keep a low profile, monitor local media and follow the advice of local authorities. The U.S. government has also advised Americans to shelter in place in Jalisco state amid ongoing violence. Several airlines have suspended or adjusted service, with WestJet diverting and cancelling flights...

Nova Scotian actress Julie Martell sits down with Paul Brothers to discuss her role in the hit musical Come From Away, overcoming a Cancer diagnosis, and reacts to recent cuts to the arts in the Nova Scotia budget.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) reopened the airspace around El Paso International Airport in Texas on Wednesday morning, just hours after it announced a 10-day closure that would have grounded all flights to and from the airport. The closure was due to concerns of cartel drones from Mexico breaching U.S. airspace and the subsequent response...

After it was revealed last week that Helena Bonham Carter had been dropped from the ‘The White Lotus,’ Laura Dern has been announced in the fourth season of the Emmy-winning series. Then: get ready for Mother’s Day, cause this year we’re skipping the predictable (sorry, chocolates) in favour of thoughtful, feel-good finds she’ll actually use....

The reported killing of Jalisco New Generation Cartel leader Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, widely known as “El Mencho,” is sending shockwaves through Mexico and beyond. Often compared to Joaquín Guzmán, his influence over the global drug trade was significant and violence erupted almost immediately following news of his death. Cartel expert Stefano Ritondale joins Miranda Anthistle...

As flights resume from Canada to Puerto Vallarta following cartel violence, those down in Mexico who had flights cancelled earlier this week are finding it difficult to get a new flight home. Erik Bay reports.

After it was revealed last week that Helena Bonham Carter had been dropped from the ‘The White Lotus,’ Laura Dern has been announced in the fourth season of the Emmy-winning series. Then, Lisa Kudrow, who played Phoebe Buffay in the popular 90’s sitcom ‘Friends’ has attacked the show’s writers, calling them “brutal.” “There was definitely...

The 2026 Alberta budget comes with some spending increases to education and health, but also a $9.4-billion deficit. Although Albertans won’t be seeing an increase in income tax in the 2026 budget, they’ll be paying elsewhere. Many Canadians are stuck in Mexico after cartel violence in Puerto Vallarta, including an Edmonton family.

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Circumstances in Mexico, such as the cartel violence in Puerto Vallarta, are leading to lots of questions for Canadians seeking some sun. Travel expert Tamara Elliott joined Global News at Noon Edmonton with some advice on how to navigate the evolving situation.