Violence erupts in Mexico following the murder of drug boss El Mencho

Nemesio Orguera Cervantes, known as “El Mencho” was the leader of the formidable Jalisco New Generation (CJNG) drug cartel, who died after being seriously injured in clashes between his supporters and the military on Sunday.

Four CJNG members were killed during the operation in the town of Tapalpa, in the central-Western state of Jalisco, and three military members were also injured, the Mexican Defence Ministry said.

Revenge for the drug boss's death has prompted violence to spread to at least a dozen states, with CJNG blocking the streets of burning vehicles.

Throughout Sunday there have been reports of armed persons in several parts, reports the BBC, broadcast Clankosova. tv

Jalisco Governor Pablo Lemus Navarro announced the red code in the state, banning all public transportation and canceling mass events and lessons of physical participation.

Tourists who spoke to the Reuters news agency described the tourist town of Puerto Valarta as a <x0) war zone”.

About 250 roadblocks were located across the country during the riots, with 65 in Jalisco, the BBC's American news partner reported, CBS. In its recent update, the Mexican security cabinet said four roadblocks remained active in Jalisco.

The cabinet says 25 people have been arrested -- 11 for suspected involvement in violent acts and 14 others for alleged robbery and robbery.

Shops were on fire, and about 20 bank outlets were attacked during the violence, she added.

The US has warned their citizens to stay in refuge in five states: Jalisco, Tamaulpa, Michoacán, Guerrero, and Nuevo Leon.

US Press Secretary Caroline Leavet said late Sunday evening that El Mencho was a key “target for the Mexican government and the United States as one of the main traffickers”.