The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has issued a travel advisory urging Ghanaians to exercise extreme caution when travelling to or residing in Mexico following escalating security tensions in parts of the country.
The advisory, released to the media, follows a major security operation carried out by Mexican forces on February 22, 2026, which reportedly resulted in the death of Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes, widely known as El Mencho and identified as the leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel.
According to the Ghanaian government, the incident has been followed by coordinated retaliatory attacks by cartel elements across several Mexican states, raising safety concerns for foreign nationals, including Ghanaians.
The Ministry advised Ghanaian citizens in Mexico to remain vigilant, avoid non-essential travel to affected areas, and adhere strictly to instructions issued by local authorities. It further encouraged Ghanaians to maintain regular contact with family members and stay informed through credible news sources.
The advisory also urged prospective travellers to reconsider or postpone non-essential trips until the security situation stabilises.
The Ministry assured that it is closely monitoring developments and will provide further updates as necessary to safeguard the welfare of Ghanaian nationals in Mexico.
