Smoke filled the sky above the swanky beach town of Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, as shops and cars were set ablaze by cartel members after the government killed a major drug kingpin Sunday, leaving tourists and residents cowering in fear.

Violence in mainland Mexico following the killing of cartel leader “El Mencho” has disrupted flights in Puerto Vallarta and Guadalajara. However, Los Cabos remains geographically isolated, fully operational,

The killing of powerful cartel leader ‘El Mencho’ led to hours of roadblocks with vehicles and businesses set on fire in Puerto Vallarta, Guadalajara and elsewhere.

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

The U.S. Treasury Department has issued sanctions against five individuals, a timeshare resort and another 17 companies with alleged ties to the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG).