The Government of Ghana has issued a travel advisory urging Ghanaian nationals in Mexico to exercise extreme caution following violent unrest triggered by a major security operation that killed notorious cartel leader Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes, popularly known as El Mencho.
The operation, carried out by Mexican security forces on February 22, 2026, has reportedly sparked coordinated retaliatory attacks by the Jalisco New Generation Cartel across several states. The violence has involved armed clashes, arson attacks on vehicles and widespread road blockages, leading to casualties and major disruption to daily life.
In a statement, Ghana’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration cautioned that:
“Ghanaian nationals travelling to or residing in any of the affected cities are advised to exercise extreme caution in their movement and refrain from non-essential travel until the situation stabilises.”
The affected areas include Jalisco, Baja California, Colima, Guanajuato, Michoacán and Oaxaca.
Ghanaian citizens in the affected areas have been advised to remain in close contact with the Embassy of Ghana in Washington, D.C., which is concurrently accredited to Mexico and responsible for consular assistance. The Embassy’s emergency hotline is +1 (202) 709 0568.
Government also expressed solidarity with Mexico and confidence in the ability of Mexican authorities to restore order and stabilise the security situation.
