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Watch: BBC on streets of Mexican city gripped by deadly cartel violence
BBC international correspondent Quentin Sommerville travelled to Culiacán in northern Sinaloa state following an explosion in violence.
February 25, 2026BBC sees damage in Puerto Vallarta after Mexican cartel violence
BBC's Will Grant visits Puerto Vallarta, a popular coastal resort town, to see the damage.
February 25, 2026Fifa 'closely monitoring' Mexico cartel violence before World Cup
BBC Sport explores the unfolding security situation in Mexico, as Fifa says it is "closely monitoring" developments before this summer's World Cup.
February 24, 2026'Burned and destroyed': Locals and tourists describe Mexico unrest
Violence has erupted across several states in Mexico after cartel leader El Mencho was killed on Sunday.
February 23, 2026