PUERTO VALLARTA, Jalisco — An Austin family is stuck in Mexico after cartel violence near Puerto Vallarta shut down flights and prompted safety warnings from U.S. officials.
The violence follows the death of a major cartel leader, sparking unrest in parts of western Mexico.
Gov. Greg Abbott has ordered the Texas Department of Public Safety to boost homeland security operations in response. Meanwhile, the U.S. Department of State is urging Americans in Mexico to shelter in place and contact emergency hotlines for assistance.
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Barbra Finnell of Austin has been in Sayulita — about 20 miles from Puerto Vallarta — celebrating her 40th birthday with 14 family members and friends…