Burnt vehicles line highway near Mexican World Cup stadium

Al JazeeraCenterEN 1 min read 100% complete February 22, 2026 at 07:50 PM

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On February 22, 2026, burnt-out vehicles blocked the highway to Estadio Akron in Guadalajara, Mexico. The roadblocks, consisting of buses and trucks, also impacted other areas of Jalisco state, including the tourist destination of Puerto Vallarta. These incidents are reportedly a cartel reprisal. The motive behind the cartel's actions is believed to be a response to a recent federal law enforcement operation. The incidents caused significant disruption across the region.

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cartel violence 90% burning vehicles 80% roadblocks 70% law enforcement operation 60% jalisco 50% puerto vallarta 40% world cup 40%

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Mexico

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