The evidence of Sunday's terrifying cartel rampage is still visible across parts of Mexico. The BBC's Will Grant visits Puerto Vallarta, a popular coastal resort town in Jalisco state, to see the lines of burnt cars in a Costco car park and the cleanup. He says the city is trying to return to a state of normality, as tourists who were trapped make their way to Puerto Vallarta's international airport.
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BBC sees damage in Puerto Vallarta after Mexican cartel violence
Following a violent cartel rampage on Sunday, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico is showing visible signs of damage. BBC's Will Grant reports from the popular resort town in Jalisco state, observing burnt cars in a Costco parking lot and ongoing cleanup efforts.
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Following a violent cartel rampage on Sunday, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico is showing visible signs of damage. BBC's Will Grant reports from the popular resort town in Jalisco state, observing burnt cars in a Costco parking lot and ongoing cleanup efforts. The violence trapped tourists in the city. Now, these tourists are making their way to Puerto Vallarta's international airport. The city is attempting to return to normal after the cartel activity.
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Burnt cars were seen in a Costco car park in Puerto Vallarta.
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Tourists who were trapped are making their way to Puerto Vallarta's international airport.
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Evidence of cartel violence is visible in parts of Mexico.
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Puerto Vallarta is trying to return to a state of normality.
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