26.02.2026 09:00
Panic and chaos ensued after a soldier in Mexico asked a journalist to leave the area, saying, "They are coming, there will be an attack." The incident once again highlighted the scale of the security crisis in the country, alongside the increasing cartel violence following the death of El Mencho.
A journalist working in the field in Mexico was forced to leave the area after a soldier warned about an approaching attack by saying "ya vienen" (they are coming). The soldier's words "habrá un atentado" (there will be an attack) were captured on camera, and shortly after, panic and movement were observed in the vicinity.
In the footage, it was seen that the soldier clearly told the journalist to leave the area and did not share further details for security reasons. After the warning, civilians in the area quickly tried to distance themselves, and security forces took extensive precautions in the region. Witnesses reported that sirens rose after the warning and that there were brief scuffles in some locations.
GREAT CHAOS IS OCCURRING
The incident occurred amid already high security tensions in the country. Mexican media and international agencies point out that cartel violence has escalated recently. Journalists are working under serious risk, especially in areas where organized crime groups confront security forces.
THE COUNTRY TURNED INTO A FIREPLACE AFTER EL MENCHO
Tensions increased even more after the killing of Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, known as "El Mencho," the leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG). Following El Mencho's neutralization, it was reported that cartel-linked groups in some states blocked roads, burned vehicles, and held armed demonstrations. While security alerts were raised in the west and center of the country, extraordinary security measures were implemented in many regions.
A LARGE NUMBER OF JOURNALISTS HAVE BEEN KILLED
International press organizations emphasize that Mexico continues to be one of the most dangerous countries in the world for journalists. Due to cartel operations, military interventions, and the possibility of counterattacks, media personnel working in the field frequently face death threats. In the recent incident, the soldier's clear warning indicated that security units were aware of a possible attack, while the extent to which such information is reflected to the public has also become a topic of discussion.