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Global Affairs Canada tells Canadians in northwest Mexico to seek shelter due to drug violence

Canadians in northwestern Mexico are being told to shelter in place, and avoid airports, as violence rocks the province of Sinaloa.

Clashes between cartel drug gangs and security forces began yesterday (Thursday), after the arrest of the son of Mexico’s notorious drug cartel boss, “El Chapo.”

Airports in the area, including the popular resort of Mazatlan, have been closed after gunfire erupted on surrounding streets.

Roadblocks, set up by both drug gangs and Mexican troops, are scattered across the region.

– with files from Vista Radio newswire

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Brendan Pawliw
Brendan Pawliw
Since moving to Prince George in 2015, Brendan has covered local sports including the WHL’s Prince George Cougars, Prince George Spruce Kings, UNBC Timberwolves, Cariboo Cougars AAA, and Northern Capitals U18 female hockey teams. Career highlights include play-by-play during the Spruce Kings' BCHL championship runs in 2018 and 2019, including the Doyle Cup win. He also covered the 2019 National Junior A Championship, the 2017 Telus Cup, the 2022 World Women’s Curling Championship, and the 2022 BC Summer Games. Brendan is the news voice on 94.3 The Goat and Country 97 FM, reporting on crime, real estate, labour, and environmental issues. Outside of work, he officiates box lacrosse and fastball, sits on the Prince George Sports Hall of Fame board, and co-hosts the Hockey North podcast.

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