where are the riots in mexico
Riots and broader unrest in Mexico right now are concentrated mainly in the western region around Jalisco , with impacts spreading to several other states.
Main hotspots
- Jalisco (west Mexico) – This is the core of the current violence.
* Guadalajara (the state capital, also a 2026 World Cup host city).
* Puerto Vallarta and other parts of the Pacific coast.
* Tapalpa area in the mountains, where the operation against cartel leader “El Mencho” took place.
- Other affected states – There have been coordinated blockades, burning vehicles, and clashes reported in:
- Michoacán.
* Colima.
* Tamaulipas (including Reynosa, on the U.S. border).
* Guanajuato.
* Aguascalientes (road blockades and security incidents tied to the same wave of violence).
What’s happening on the ground
- Road blockades and burning buses/vehicles on highways and in major cities, especially in and around Guadalajara and Puerto Vallarta.
- Temporary suspension of public transport, schools, and public events in parts of Jalisco due to security concerns.
- Riots and disturbances in prisons in Puerto Vallarta linked to the same security operation.
- National authorities have logged hundreds of blockades nationwide during the peak of the unrest, with dozens still being cleared as of the latest reports.
Recent protest context (separate but related climate)
Alongside cartel‑linked unrest, Mexico has also seen large anti‑government, anti‑corruption protests (especially led by younger “Gen Z” groups) in:
- Mexico City (CDMX) – major marches and clashes near the National Palace, with injuries on both sides.
- Dozens of other cities (over 80 reported in some forum accounts) experiencing protests, though not all of these are full‑scale “riots.”
These protest waves are distinct from the current cartel‑triggered violence in Jalisco, but they contribute to an overall tense security situation in the country.
Bottom note: Information gathered from public forums or data available on the internet and portrayed here.