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HAPPENING NOW: Mexico on fire as drug lord reportedly killed in gun duel •All flights cancelled, hotels locked

The FrontierThe FrontierFebruary 23, 2026 2340 Minutes read0

A high-calibre drug lord has been reportedly killed in a fierce gun duel in what is being feared as a Maduro-style kidnap attempt in Mexico.

Report says all the other Cartels are on the rampage currently.

The development has led to all flights to major cities being canceled.

The resultant death toll is said to be above 50 so far.

Airport and hotels are on instructions to go on lock down.

To this end, thousands of tourists are stranded.

… developing story 

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