As tensions continue in Puerto Vallarta, an American-based rescue organization says it is closely monitoring the situation and preparing to help Americans who may want to leave the region.

The Associated Press reports the Mexican army killed cartel leader "El Mencho" on Sunday. Since then, a shelter-in-place order has been issued in Puerto Vallarta and multiple other regions of Mexico.

After cartel violence shut down flights and blocked roads in Puerto Vallarta, Americans are canceling vacations and rethinking future travel plans.

A FOX6 viewer in Puerto Vallarta shared video of burned buses and grocery stores after unrest in western Mexico, as U.S. officials urge Americans in Jalisco to shelter in place.

U.S. citizens are being urged to shelter in place amid unrest in Puerto Vallarta.

Its town-based economy and cultural vibe span street vendors who sell mementos year-round paying homage to famed Mexican artist Frida Kahlo and the Day of the Dead, and themed boat tours that host pirate shows by day and shoot fireworks that light up the bay at night.

Some Winnipeggers who witnessed explosions, fires and violence while on vacation in the Mexican city of Puerto Vallarta on Sunday said the smoke had largely cleared on Monday but their travel plans remained hazy.

Isabella Quintanilla spoke with a Central Texas couple who got married in Puerto Vallarta almost two years ago. They say they’re shocked to see the unrest now gripping the city.