Following the death of Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, alias 'El Mencho', leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, several Mexican states suspended classes on Monday, February 23, due to road blockades and violence in 20 entities. On Tuesday, February 24, most resume in-person activities, except Jalisco, which extends the suspension until Wednesday.
The death of 'El Mencho' triggered road blockades in 20 states and fires at over 50 Banco del Bienestar branches, leading to the suspension of in-person classes on Monday, February 23, in several entities. Authorities report a decrease in violence, allowing the return to classrooms on Tuesday, February 24, in most cases.
In the State of Mexico, the Secretariat of Education, Science, Technology and Innovation announces resumption across 125 municipalities for all educational levels. “We invite mothers, fathers, guardians, students, teachers and administrative staff to attend their schools and resume regular school activities,” the statement reads. The Autonomous University of the State of Mexico also resumes classes and administrative activities, urging continued precautions.
Nayarit resumes classes in its 20 municipalities for basic, upper secondary and higher education. The State Public Education Services Secretariat prioritizes the safety of students and teaching staff. The Autonomous University of Nayarit confirms reactivation, allowing excuses for absences due to transportation issues.
In Morelos, there was no official suspension, but a fake flyer caused cancellations on Monday. The state government clarifies that classes should have continued normally.
Querétaro resumes classes in public and private schools at all levels. Governor Mauricio Kuri González confirms: “Tomorrow we will resume classes throughout the state,” noting no major incidents and arrests for three violent events on Sunday.
Guanajuato also resumes activities, per Governor Libia Dennise García Muñoz Ledo, who reports security under control and 48 arrests for 58 incidents on Sunday.
Jalisco maintains code red and suspends classes until Wednesday, February 25, according to Governor Pablo Lemus. The University of Guadalajara conducts activities online on Tuesday. Experts describe 'El Mencho's' death as a significant blow to organized crime, with global ramifications.
