What you need to know about traveling to Mexico following recent violence.

The U.S. Embassy & Consulates in Mexico has provided an update that U.S. citizens are no longer urged to shelter in place following a military operation that took place on February 22. In the update,

The State Department is warning Americans presently in Mexico to shelter in place amid the chaos wrought by the death of Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes, the Cartel kingpin known as “El Mencho.” In

Cartel violence traps Americans in Mexico after a drug lord's killing. Former U.S. Ambassador-at-large Nathan Sales advises shelter in place, warning against travel.

Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes, more commonly known as “El Mencho,” was killed during a shoot-out in his home state of Jalisco this weekend as the Mexican military attempted to capture him. Cartel members responded with violence across the country, blocking roads and setting fire to vehicles.

"While some areas of the country are more safe than others, it does create an element of unpredictability that should be concerning for Americans."

One of the world's most wanted drug traffickers -- a Mexican cartel boss known as "El Mencho" -- was killed by Mexican security forces. After his death, widespread violence erupted across Mexico.

Indian Embassy in Mexico has cautioned its citizens as violence grips the country. The embassy has urged them to stay vigilant and take shelter. Cervantes was wounded in a clash with soldiers in the town of Tapalpa,