US tourists in Mexico's Puerto Vallarta told to 'shelter in place' as cartel violence erupts

Violence erupted in Jalisco, Mexico, on Sunday.

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• The US State Department urged American tourists in Mexico to "shelter in place" on Sunday.
• Violence has erupted across parts of Mexico after the local government killed a cartel leader.
• The areas include Jalisco State and Tamaulipas State.

The US State Department urged Americans in certain parts of Mexico to "shelter in place" on Sunday amid a spike in violence and criminal activity.

"Due...