U.S. asks citizens in Mexico to shelter after cartel leader killed

The US Department of State issued a “shelter in place” alert for US citizens in parts of Mexico affected by criminal activity and road blockages after a top cartel leader was killed by local authorities.

The security alert covers the state of Jalisco, which has tourist hubs including Puerto Vallarta and Guadalajara. The alert also includes areas in the states of Tamaulipas, Michoacán, Guerrero and Nuevo León.

Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes, known as “El Mencho,” was killed...